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U.S. drug maker sues Canada for trying to lower the price of the world’s most expensive drug

U.S. drug maker sues Canada for trying to lower the price of the world’s most expensive drug

The maker of Soliris, which treats rare blood diseases, is suing Canada’s drug price watchdog for attempting to bring down the drug’s cost, CBC reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
Manulife may deny reimbursement for some pricey drugs

Manulife may deny reimbursement for some pricey drugs

Earlier this week, Manulife announced it’s changing the way it will evaluate new drugs coming to the market to help plan sponsors contain rising drug…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Aegon to buy Mercer’s U.S. DC recordkeeping business

Aegon to buy Mercer’s U.S. DC recordkeeping business

Aegon, through an affiliate of its Transamerica unit, has reached an agreement to acquire Mercer's American DC administration book of business for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Teachers’ expands London office

Teachers’ expands London office

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is increasing its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the expansion of its London office.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Employers struggling to fill in-demand positions

Employers struggling to fill in-demand positions

Unable to find candidates with the skills they need, many employers are struggling to fill sought-after positions. Fifty percent of employers feel there is a…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Shift to DC hasn’t reduced retirement savings

Shift to DC hasn’t reduced retirement savings

Many commentators assert that people are saving less for retirement as a result of the shift from DB to DC plans.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:24
Workers use retirement savings for emergencies

Workers use retirement savings for emergencies

Thirty million Americans tapped their retirement savings for an emergency within the past year, a Bankrate.com report finds.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:54
Former VW CEO may get US$32-million pension

Former VW CEO may get US$32-million pension

Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen's former CEO, amassed a US$32 million pension before he stepped down on Wednesday, Bloomberg News reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Canadians invest conservatively

Canadians invest conservatively

Canadians are playing it safe when it comes to investing.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
ETFs in times of extreme stress

ETFs in times of extreme stress

August 24 was a bad day for some equity ETFs.

  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:13
Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

More clarity is needed says coalition.

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:09
Not saving money is top financial stressor

Not saving money is top financial stressor

When it comes to money, there is no shortage of financial stressors keeping Canadians up at night even though the majority think they have their…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Majority of Canadians uncertain about retirement finances

Majority of Canadians uncertain about retirement finances

With Canada’s long-cherished retirement safety net seeming less sturdy all the time, a study suggests 56% of Canadians have doubts about their ability to afford…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:24

Report finds critical lack of workplace support for menopausal employees

While menopause impacts more than half of the workforce, there’s a critical lack of support in the workplace for women employees experiencing health issues related…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 09:00

CPPIB sells 2.78% stake in India logistics firm

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling 2.78 per cent of its stake in India-based supply chain and logistics operator Delhivery Ltd. The total…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

90% of U.S. workers have ‘rage applied’ for a job in the last 6 months: survey

A majority (90 per cent) of U.S. workers have “rage applied” for a new job in the last six months, according to a new survey by Bold…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

Funded ratio of 100 largest U.S. corporate DB pension plans declines to 98.4% in fiscal 2023: report

The funded ratio of U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans declined to 98.5 per cent in fiscal 2023 from 99.4 per cent in 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 April 30, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Have hedge funds budged on hurdle rates?

Even though it has been two years since the U.S. Federal Reserve started rapidly hiking interest rates, hedge fund managers aren’t more likely to have…

Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal

Hundreds of Albertans turned out for a meeting in Edmonton last week to hear officials from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board discuss the state…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2024 April 29, 2024
  • 09:00