Environmental, social and governance factors have a role to play in the smart beta strategies that institutional investors have become more familiar with in recent…
The Alternative Investment Management Association’s chief operating officer James Burron is leaving the organization to start a new, “complementary” alternative investment association. After more than six…
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions has appointed Gary Walters as senior vice-president of underwriting. In the new role, Walters will be based out of GroupHEALTH’s Barrie, Ont.…
Whether plan sponsors expect a bear or a bull market in 2018, if they’re in a position to de-risk their pension plan, they should do…
More than a third of Canadians are planning to look for a new job in 2018, according to new research by staffing firm Accountemps. The survey polled…
With several reasons for both optimism and pessimism about the economy this year, the world appears to be in a state of “stable instability,” an…
Keeping workplace stress in check is a job perfectly suited to the four-legged set, or at least that’s the hope of a few enterprising petting…
Mentoring isn’t on the radar for most chief financial officers in Canada, according to a recent survey by Robert Half Management Resources. The survey, which polled…
The list of celebrities accused of sexual harassment and abuse both in Hollywood and the entertainment industry here in Canada is steadily getting longer. Feeling safe…
Canada’s economic boom in 2017 surprised economists and supported strong labour numbers. Yet, inflation also remained dormant, “which created this Goldilocks environment and, therefore, very…
Building on a wellness program that covers employees’ overall well-being, Allstate Insurance Co. of Canada is introducing a trio of programs in January. “January can be a stressful and…
Looking ahead at economic uncertainty and legislative changes around employment standards, 2018 will be a year of complexity at the bargaining table for both employers and…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has partnered with Britain’s Lendlease Group to launch a build-to-rent investment partnership. The partnership, which has an initial target to invest…
Developed countries provided and mobilized a record US$136.7 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2024, exceeding the $100 billion annual target for the…
Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…
The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first quarter of…
Boston Consulting Group Canada is supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities through an employee network and benefits offerings. The employer’s Families@BCG network has grown to more…
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadian employees report being very or somewhat satisfied with their current employee benefits, according to a new survey by…
Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia demonstrate the balance between employers’ need to know and employees’ right to privacy at the heart of the…