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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
CPPIB has option to invest in Cablevision

CPPIB has option to invest in Cablevision

CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) and private equity firm BC Partners have been given the option to purchase a stake in Cablevision.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:32
5 things to watch for from the Fed

5 things to watch for from the Fed

As it does once each quarter, the Federal Reserve will deliver a triple-dose of news Thursday afternoon—a policy statement, economic forecasts and a news conference…

New employees want to learn additional skills

New employees want to learn additional skills

Greener pastures for workers may come in the form of the opportunity to learn something new, a survey suggests.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Teachers’ buying stake in funeral services provider

Teachers’ buying stake in funeral services provider

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in OGF, the leading funeral services provider in France, from investment management firm Pamplona…

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:47

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