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Breakdown: Quiz whiz

Think you’re up to date on the latest trends in our industry? Ace our quiz and get bragging rights… or at least some fun facts…

  • By: Staff
  • August 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Voluntary CPP expansion wouldn’t change the way Canadians save

Voluntary CPP expansion wouldn’t change the way Canadians save

In May, the Conservative government said it will look into allowing Canadians to voluntarily put more of their earnings into the Canada Pension Plan. Announced…

Sun Life completes purchase of Prime Advisors

Sun Life completes purchase of Prime Advisors

Seeking to expand its asset management business, Sun Life Financial has now completed the acquisition of investment management company Prime Advisors. This is the third…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:57
Teachers’ completes acquisition of oil and gas royalty business

Teachers’ completes acquisition of oil and gas royalty business

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has completed the $3.3 billion acquisition of Heritage Royalty Limited Partnership, a former subsidiary of Cenovus Energy Inc. that holds a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:35
Money managers brace for competition from non-traditional firms

Money managers brace for competition from non-traditional firms

A quarter of senior asset management executives worldwide believe it’s highly likely they’ll face direct competition from a non-traditional new entrant, such as a technology…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Former RBC CEO joins BlackRock board

Former RBC CEO joins BlackRock board

BlackRock, Inc. has elected Gordon Nixon to its board of directors, effective October 6, 2015. Nixon is the former president, CEO, and director of RBC’s…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
Canadian economy contracts for fifth straight month

Canadian economy contracts for fifth straight month

The Canadian economy contracted in May, the fifth consecutive monthly decrease, increasing the possibility the country slipped into a recession in the first half of…

Ontario demands feds co-operate on ORPP

Ontario demands feds co-operate on ORPP

The Government of Ontario wants the federal government to reverse its decision not to help the province implement the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

Americans won’t meet economic needs in retirement

Americans won’t meet economic needs in retirement

Americans in nearly every state will fall far short in meeting their economic needs in retirement, finds a report from the National Institute of Retirement…

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:37
6 in 10 Albertans overweight or obese

6 in 10 Albertans overweight or obese

Nearly six out of 10 Albertans are overweight or obese, finds a Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) report.

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:33
Venture capital activity surges in first half

Venture capital activity surges in first half

In the first half of this year, venture capital activity was up significantly in terms of both deal activity and disbursement levels, says the Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
U.S. Fed continues to hold on rate hike

U.S. Fed continues to hold on rate hike

Following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it plans to stand pat on interest rates for the time…

U.S. public pension contributions may rise as returns lag

U.S. public pension contributions may rise as returns lag

Investment returns below public pension plans' benchmarks mean that future contributions from participating state and local governments will have to rise in order to recover…

  • By: Staff
  • July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:30

Canadians’ happiness with work-life balance, employer support increases in April: survey

Canadians’ happiness in the workplace increased to 6.8 points out of 10 in April, up slightly from 6.6 in March, according to a new survey by…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 15:00

Just a third of U.K pension plan members feel they’ve saved enough to retire: survey

Only a third (31 per cent) of U.K. pension plan members say they have sufficient retirement savings, down slightly from 32 per cent in 2022,…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024
  • 15:00

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…

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  • 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…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

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…