Anthem nears deal to buy Cigna: Reports
American health insurer Anthem will announce a deal to acquire its rival Cigna as early as Friday, reports say.
- By: Staff
- July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:55
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DB plan membership declines
The number of Canadian workers with DB plans has continued to decline, says Statistics Canada.
- By: Staff
- July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 08:48
Assessing the risk of stranded carbon assets
In early June, G7 leaders committed their countries to reducing carbon emissions by 2050 and eliminating them by 2100. Even before the G7 announcement in…
- By: Colin Ripsman
- July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Loonie hits lowest level since 2004
The Canadian dollar dropped to levels not seen in more than a decade as the price of oil and gold both came under pressure.
- By: Canadian Press
- July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Money managers positive on U.S. economy
Investment managers are more positive about the U.S. economy, finds a Northern Trust survey.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:05
DB plan membership declines
The number of Canadian workers with DB plans has continued to decline, says Statistics Canada.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:55
6 tips for giving great feedback
Don't wait for a yearly review to let employees know what they're doing wrong—and right, reports Profit.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
Morneau Shepell to buy Ceridian division
Morneau Shepell has agreed to acquire the American health and welfare benefits administration business of Ceridian.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:46
OMERS Ventures promotes Steel
OMERS Ventures has promoted Damien Steel to the role of managing director.
- By: Staff
- July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:04
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Standard Life Investments opens Toronto office
Standard Life Investments has opened a new office in Toronto.
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
Canada’s medicare system aging badly, panel says
Canada’s medicare system is aging badly, a federal panel has concluded.
- By: Canadian Press
- July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:17
CPP enhancement, ORPP could reduce voluntary savings: Report
A mandatory CPP expansion or the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) could lead to a reduction in voluntary savings, finds a Fraser Institute study.
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
CARP wants Ottawa to reverse decision to obstruct ORPP
CARP is calling the federal government’s refusal to allow Ontarians to use the CPP payroll deduction system to contribute to Ontario’s provincial pension plan a…
- By: Staff
- July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:58
CAAT returns 9.5% for 2023, led by global, emerging market equities
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan saw a net return of 9.5 per cent for 2023, with net assets of $20.1 billion,…
- By: Staff
- April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:30
PSAC files policy grievance regarding transfer of PSHCP, impacts on plan members
The Public Service Alliance of Canada recently filed a policy grievance against the Treasury Board for its management of the transfer of the Public Service…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 18, 2024 April 17, 2024
- 09:00
Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver
Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent Amazon.com Inc. workers in New Westminster and Delta, B.C. “Workers at Amazon are seeking…
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2024 April 17, 2024
- 15:00
Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget
In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00
FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan
In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00
Demand for data centres rising as institutional investors seek to diversify real estate portfolios: expert
Data centres are becoming an important asset for institutional investors seeking to diversify their real estate portfolios. The data centre asset class was valued at…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 11:00