While some employees consider the holidays the most wonderful time of the year, others find it fraught with tricky questions, such as whether or not…
The Canada Infrastructure Bank has appointed Bruno Guilmette as interim chief investment officer. “The board recognized the need to move quickly and Bruno Guilmette agreed to…
Sun Life Financial Canada has appointed Jacques Goulet as president, with current president Kevin Dougherty moving into the newly created role of executive vice-president of…
Panel of economists discuss uncertainty and Canada's prospects for 2018 at Defined Benefit Investment Forum.
From AMPs to SIPPs: Why plan sponsors have a lot on the regulatory plate in 2018.
The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds fell to $1.8 trillion in the second quarter, according to a new report by Statistics Canada…
While there’s a growing desire for more flexible retirement options to address changing societal needs, most Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries lack adequate frameworks for…
With the holidays approaching, music is everywhere. And if hitting the high notes in the privacy of your shower each morning raises your spirits for…
Politically motivated investments in environmental, social and governance ventures are a key factor in the underperformance of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, according to…
Some of the world’s largest institutional investors are throwing their weight around on behalf of mother earth. A group called Climate Action 100+, which is comprised…
The Desjardins Group and a partnership of Canada’s five provincial credit unions and the Cumis Group Ltd. are set to merge their subsidiaries to create a new…
Saskatchewan’s auditor says she is concerned about the number of sick days being taken, particularly by workers in the province’s health-care and gaming sectors. Provincial…
Saskatchewan is the latest province to introduce legislation providing protected leave for victims of domestic violence. Introduced on Dec. 6, 2017, the bill received royal…
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…
While nearly all (95 per cent) generation Z employees say they’ve avoided posting their real opinions online because they believe it could hurt their career,…
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…