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Anti-obesity group disbands after emails show involvement with Coke

Anti-obesity group disbands after emails show involvement with Coke

A non-profit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker’s involvement with the group. The Global Energy…

Why it matters that the yuan is in the IMF’s basket

Why it matters that the yuan is in the IMF’s basket

The addition of China’s yuan to the select basket of currencies used as a yardstick by the International Monetary Fund is a sign, experts say,…

Trudeau questions link between climate change and conflict

Trudeau questions link between climate change and conflict

A changing global climate will drive conflict in the 21st century, says French President Francois Hollande. He explicitly linked security and global warming as he…

Climate negotiations key to peace, say global leaders

Climate negotiations key to peace, say global leaders

A changing global climate will drive conflict in the 21st century, says French President Francois Hollande. He explicitly linked security and global warming as he…

Diversifying your business can boost your bottom line

Diversifying your business can boost your bottom line

Small and mid-sized enterprises that are well diversified—in terms of products and services, geography, or number of customers—have a better chance of prospering, says an…

  • By: Staff
  • November 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:28
Canadian banks shouldn’t bear mortgage losses, says banking group

Canadian banks shouldn’t bear mortgage losses, says banking group

The Canadian Bankers Association warned the former Conservative government that a proposal to have banks shoulder more of the risk associated with home mortgage loans…

Greek leaders fail to agree on pension reforms

Greek leaders fail to agree on pension reforms

The leaders of five of the seven parties represented in Greece’s Parliament failed to agree on pension reforms after a six-hour meeting, prompting the prime…

Ontario projects $7.5-billion deficit for next year

Ontario projects $7.5-billion deficit for next year

Ontario is projecting that its deficit for next year will be $7.5 billion, as the Liberal government maintains it can eliminate the deficit by 2017-18.…

Active ETFs gaining momentum

Active ETFs gaining momentum

In the first ten months of 2015, record levels of net new assets have been gathered by active ETFs and ETPs that are listed globally,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:24

Toronto’s financial clout is increasing

The financial services sector directly accounted for 780,000 jobs and 6.8% of Canada’s GDP in 2014, finds a Conference Board of Canada report. At 33.3%,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Murray Gold appointed to ORPP Administration Corporation

Murray Gold appointed to ORPP Administration Corporation

Murray Gold, managing partner at Koskie Minsky LLP, has been appointed as a member of the initial board of directors for the Ontario Retirement Pension…

  • By: Staff
  • November 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:31
Greek Pensioners: “We can’t live on 300 euros”

Greek Pensioners: “We can’t live on 300 euros”

Greek pensioners take to streets ahead of expected cuts

Greek pensioners take to streets ahead of expected cuts

Greek pensioners take to streets ahead of expected cuts

More than 2,000 pensioners chanting “We can’t live on 300 euros” marched through central Athens Thursday to protest plans by the country’s left-wing government to…

Survey finds 74% of Canadians aged 24 to 44 view conventional retirement approach as outdated

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadians aged 24 to 44 say the conventional approach to retirement — halting work at age 65 to enjoy a…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024
  • 15:00

CAAT returns 9.5% for 2023, led by global, emerging market equities

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan saw a net return of 9.5 per cent for 2023, with net assets of $20.1 billion,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024
  • 09:30

PSAC files policy grievance regarding transfer of PSHCP, impacts on plan members

The Public Service Alliance of Canada recently filed a policy grievance against the Treasury Board for its management of the transfer of the Public Service…

Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan

In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

Demand for data centres rising as institutional investors seek to diversify real estate portfolios: expert

Data centres are becoming an important asset for institutional investors seeking to diversify their real estate portfolios. The data centre asset class was valued at…