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AIG too big to succeed: Icahn

AIG too big to succeed: Icahn

Activist investor Carl Icahn urged American International Group Inc. to split up into smaller companies Wednesday, saying that the insurance provider is “too big to…

Salaries will increase only modestly in 2016

Salaries will increase only modestly in 2016

Amid the sluggish economy, Canadian employers remain cautious, planning only moderate base salary increases next year, The Conference Board of Canada projects. Average increases for…

McKesson adds two

McKesson adds two

McKesson Canada has appointed Neil Donald as director, private payers. Donald has been with McKesson for almost three years and has extensive experience in both…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
Fidelity launches equity fund

Fidelity launches equity fund

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has launched Fidelity North American Equity Class, which offers opportunities in the Canadian and U.S. equity markets. Generally, the fund will…

  • October 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:36
Alberta needs to borrow money to offset low oil prices

Alberta needs to borrow money to offset low oil prices

Alberta’s NDP government will forge ahead building schools and hospitals and hiring more teachers and nurses, but the devastating impact of low oil prices has…

CPPIB buys into portfolio of U.S. warehouses

CPPIB buys into portfolio of U.S. warehouses

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is expanding its investments in the United States, including a US$350-million real estate deal. The transaction will give the…

Trudeau promises federal help with ORPP

Trudeau promises federal help with ORPP

Justin Trudeau was greeted like a rock star as he arrived at the Ontario legislature Tuesday for a meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne, and rewarded…

Trudeau and Wynne to discuss CPP expansion

Trudeau and Wynne to discuss CPP expansion

Justin Trudeau is showing how dramatically the federal government’s relationship with Ontario has changed, making his first meeting with a premier since last week’s Liberal…

Valeant asks SEC to investigate Citron Research

Valeant asks SEC to investigate Citron Research

The CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals is asking U.S. securities regulators to investigate Citron Research. Valeant CEO Michael Pearson told analysts on a conference call Monday…

U.S. rate hike could hurt emerging markets and commodities

U.S. rate hike could hurt emerging markets and commodities

The expected U.S. rate hike could stifle emerging market growth as investors move more money back to the U.S., argues a piece by Advisor. Asian…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:29
CI Financial to buy First Asset Capital

CI Financial to buy First Asset Capital

CI Financial has reached an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of First Asset Capital. First Asset is a privately owned investment firm that has approximately…

  • October 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:16
Mergers and acquisitions to increase despite global volatility

Mergers and acquisitions to increase despite global volatility

Despite market volatility, executives across the globe still have appetites for corporate takeovers, says a new EY study. That’s what has been diving the recent…

Your cafeteria may be giving your employees cancer

Your cafeteria may be giving your employees cancer

Does your cafeteria serve bacon or ham? If so, the likelihood of your employees getting cancer might be higher. Ham, sausage and other processed meats…

47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert Panel: CPPIB taking steps to face shifting investment landscape in China

The decision by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board this month to reduce 10 per cent of its China equity team based in Hong Kong…

Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

Hydro-Quebec’s $185 billion expansion plan getting institutional investor attention: report

A new $185 billion plan by Hydro-Quebec to build out increased power capacity is gaining attention from institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

New York State Common Retirement Fund curbing oil and gas investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is restricting its exposure in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including divesting a portion of its investment…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Tim Deacon leaving Ontario Teachers’ for Sun Life Financial

Tim Deacon is leaving his role as chief financial officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for a leadership role at another financial institution, effective…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00