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Pension systems still feel effects of financial crisis

Pension systems still feel effects of financial crisis

Pension systems remain under strain in many countries amid slow economic growth and moves by governments to shore up financial stability in the wake of…

World leaders say carbon tax key to fight global warming

World leaders say carbon tax key to fight global warming

One of the smartest ways to fight global warming is putting a price on carbon dioxide pollution, some key world leaders at the international climate…

Eurozone inflation stays low ahead of a crucial ECB meeting

Eurozone inflation stays low ahead of a crucial ECB meeting

Inflation across the 19-country eurozone held steady in November at 0.1% over the year, reinforcing the case for the European Central Bank to deliver a…

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate at 0.5%

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate at 0.5%

The Bank of Canada says its trend-setting interest rate will remain unchanged because the economy is adjusting as expected to the bite of low commodity…

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

Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report

Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 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

Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors. The…

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…

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 7% in Q1 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan, excluding the effect of asset smoothing, reached 124 per cent as at March 31,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
  • 09:00