Op-Ed: Why another rate cut will fail
Investors should brace for another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. BoC Governor Poloz has hinted he’s ready to make a move. In a…
- By: Katie Keir
- January 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
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Judge rules on office politics in discrimination complaint
Office politics are not grounds for discrimination, according to a New Brunswick judge in a ruling on a recent complaint in the province. Justice E.…
- By: Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press
- January 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:26
EU employers can read employees’ private messages at work
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that it is not illegal for an employer to read its employees private messages sent through…
- By: Staff
- January 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:05
Lawyers rally against Greek pension reform
Several thousand lawyers marched to parliament Thursday to protest a planned overhaul of the pension system by Greece’s government. Chanting “No retreat till we’re vindicated,” the lawyers…
- By: Derek Gatopoulos, The Associated Press
- January 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:39
Almost half of Canadians optimistic for 2016
Many Canadians believe 2016 will be a good year for them financially, according to a BDO Canada Limited poll. But just over half of respondents…
- By: Staff
- January 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:27
Financial industry may not get a say on Trudeau’s first budget
Financial industry groups may not have a chance to speak before Parliament on spending and securities issues before the federal budget is released. The new…
- By: Staff
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 16:08
Ontario Ploughs Ahead with ORPP
Letter outlines next steps in working with Feds.
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
Cost increases of global employer-sponsored health plans to reach 9.1%: report
The average cost increases for global employer-sponsored medical plans will be 9.1% in 2016, 5.5 percentage points higher than the global average projected, according to a new…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
Communication and customization key to health and wellness programs
Although most Canadian employers understand the importance of workplace health and wellness programs, many aren’t delivering the right programs or communicating them to their employees…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:25
ACPM launches retirement literacy website
The Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) has launched a retirement literacy website, which is aimed at educating Canadians about their retirement options. The ACPM…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Greystone acquires equity interest in Irish wind farm
The Greystone Infrastructure Fund has acquired a 51% equity interest in the 24.2 MW Ballycadden Wind Farm, which is located in southeastern Ireland. Under the terms of…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Starbucks expands housing, sabbatical benefits to Chinese employees
Starbucks is expanding its sabbatical leave policy and its housing allowance subsidy to its 30,000 Chinese employees. The organization’s full-time baristas and shift supervisors will have…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:04
Valeant interim CEO vows to regain investor trust by delivering growth
The interim CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals says a long-term partnership with U.S. drug store chain Walgreens is among initiatives that will help restore faith in…
- By: Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press
- January 13, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 17:52
Survey finds 95% of U.S. public pension funds employ investment consultants
More than 95 per cent of U.S. public pension funds employ at least one investment consultant, according to a new survey by Coalition Greenwich. The…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 15:45
Younger employees expect a 10% raise if unable to work in a hybrid arrangement: survey
Generation Z and millennials say they’d expect a 10 per cent salary increase, on average, if they were unable to work in a hybrid working…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers are enhancing their benefits packages to boost talent attraction and retention was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 09:00
73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey
Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
- 09:00
WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion
The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
- 15:00
Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy
Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…
- By: George Athanassakos
- April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
- 09:00