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Caisse investing in Mexican infrastructure projects

Caisse investing in Mexican infrastructure projects

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec plans to invest $1.43 billion on infrastructure in Mexico with a consortium of Mexican institutional investors.

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:36
3 ways to support Canada’s aging population

3 ways to support Canada’s aging population

It could cost the federal government $3.3 billion over the next year to implement strategies that will help it cope with Canada’s aging population, says…

USW wants court to stop U.S. Steel from cutting pension contributions

USW wants court to stop U.S. Steel from cutting pension contributions

The United Steelworkers is seeking a court order to stop U.S. Steel's reallocation of Canadian production to the United States and is condemning a threat…

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:30
Strong salary increases expected in 2016

Strong salary increases expected in 2016

Canadian employees can expect an average total salary increase of 3% in 2016, an Aon survey finds.

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:03
Poland’s president proposes reducing retirement age

Poland’s president proposes reducing retirement age

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he is asking the country's lawmakers to lower the retirement age, in a move that reverses a recent reform by…

NDP promises to reduce prescription drug prices

NDP promises to reduce prescription drug prices

NDP leader Tom Mulcair went to a Liberal-held riding today to announce he plans to work with the provinces to support universal prescription drug coverage—but…

Allstate Benefits expands into Canada

Allstate Benefits expands into Canada

Allstate Benefits is expanding its business into Canada and offering critical illness products and services. “Allstate Canada has been protecting Canadian homes and property from…

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:54
U.S. Steel Canada asks court to stop some pension contributions

U.S. Steel Canada asks court to stop some pension contributions

U.S. Steel Canada says it will be filing a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking an order to continue its operations and…

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
Australians less confident about retirement than Americans

Australians less confident about retirement than Americans

Despite having higher investable assets and considerably higher contribution rates than Americans, a survey finds Australians have notably lower confidence in their ability to meet…

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
Hicks Morley adds 8 new associates

Hicks Morley adds 8 new associates

Hicks Morley has hired eight new associates.

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Fed disappoints asset managers

Fed disappoints asset managers

Investors were disappointed after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:57
Fed leaves rates unchanged

Fed leaves rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep the rate at 0.25%, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:10
Time to invest in emerging markets?

Time to invest in emerging markets?

Emerging market valuations are cheap, but investors may want to hold off on adding exposure, Advisor.ca reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:44

Average Canadian DB pension plan’s funded solvency position up 2.8% in February: report

The funded position of a typical defined benefit pension plan rose both on a solvency basis (2.8 per cent) and an accounting basis (2.3 per…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2024 March 28, 2024
  • 15:00

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