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CPPIB invests in bonds secured on Romanian real estate

CPPIB invests in bonds secured on Romanian real estate

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has committed 150 million euros ($219 million) to a bond secured on properties in Romania’s capital, Bucharest. Read: CPPIB’s…

  • By: Staff
  • May 31, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
NDP cites universality in bid to remove DC plans from ORPP comparability

NDP cites universality in bid to remove DC plans from ORPP comparability

An effort by the NDP to clamp down on exemptions from the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan went down to defeat yesterday as debate on the…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • May 31, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:56
Alberta LTD ruling offers lessons about exclusions for pre-existing conditions

Alberta LTD ruling offers lessons about exclusions for pre-existing conditions

In a reminder about the importance of clarity in insurance clauses, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench has ruled in favour of a school teacher who sought…

Have your say: What are the prospects for CPP reform?

Have your say: What are the prospects for CPP reform?

With Canada’s finance ministers preparing for a meeting next month to discuss ways to enhance the Canada Pension Plan, what’s the likelihood of success? In an interview with Benefits Canada’s sister…

  • By: Staff
  • May 30, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 16:50
My Take: Help employees embrace pedal power

My Take: Help employees embrace pedal power

I’m a newbie bike commuter, and a big chicken: in Toronto, I’ll only cycle on dedicated bicycle lanes. Luckily, if I tack on an extra…

Finance ministers schedule meeting to discuss CPP reform

Finance ministers schedule meeting to discuss CPP reform

Canada’s finance ministers have scheduled a meeting for June 19-20 in Vancouver to discuss ways to reform the Canada Pension Plan, the Globe and Mail…

  • By: Staff
  • May 30, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:56
New study casts doubt on performance of hedge-fund investments by pension plans

New study casts doubt on performance of hedge-fund investments by pension plans

As debate of the merits of hedge funds as an attractive asset class for institutional investors continues, a new study has found their investment performance…

Bruce Telecom highlights mental-health week with daily initiatives

Bruce Telecom highlights mental-health week with daily initiatives

Adult colouring books were among the various activities as Bruce Telecom held an anxiety and stress day during Mental Health Week this month. “We got a…

New healthy workplace accreditation system aims to lower benefit premiums

New healthy workplace accreditation system aims to lower benefit premiums

Since healthy workplace design accreditation system Fitwel’s soft launch last week, it has attracted more than 50 applications from employers to serve as beta testers or “champions” in the program.…

CPPIB’s fiscal report reflects long-term challenges for pension funds

CPPIB’s fiscal report reflects long-term challenges for pension funds

While the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s modest 3.4 per cent investment return announced last week will have minimal short-term effects, its investment income will have significant…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • May 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:39
OPTrust executives in Washington to promote Canadian pension model

OPTrust executives in Washington to promote Canadian pension model

Executives from pension fund OPTrust travelled to Washington this week to meet with U.S. economic leaders and pension experts to strengthen ties and promote the Canadian pension…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 07:47
Employees appreciate flexibility of private health exchanges: survey

Employees appreciate flexibility of private health exchanges: survey

Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employers believe a major perk to private health insurance exchanges is giving employees more choice around their benefits, a Willis Towers…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:30
CPPIB named to climate change task force

CPPIB named to climate change task force

CPPIB executive named to Financial Stability Board group.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:46

Report finds critical lack of workplace support for menopausal employees

While menopause impacts more than half of the workforce, there’s a critical lack of support in the workplace for women employees experiencing health issues related…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 09:00

CPPIB sells 2.78% stake in India logistics firm

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling 2.78 per cent of its stake in India-based supply chain and logistics operator Delhivery Ltd. The total…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

90% of U.S. workers have ‘rage applied’ for a job in the last 6 months: survey

A majority (90 per cent) of U.S. workers have “rage applied” for a new job in the last six months, according to a new survey by Bold…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

Funded ratio of 100 largest U.S. corporate DB pension plans declines to 98.4% in fiscal 2023: report

The funded ratio of U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans declined to 98.5 per cent in fiscal 2023 from 99.4 per cent in 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 April 30, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Have hedge funds budged on hurdle rates?

Even though it has been two years since the U.S. Federal Reserve started rapidly hiking interest rates, hedge fund managers aren’t more likely to have…

Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal

Hundreds of Albertans turned out for a meeting in Edmonton last week to hear officials from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board discuss the state…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2024 April 29, 2024
  • 09:00