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Many employees miss work due to financial concerns

Many employees miss work due to financial concerns

It’s no secret that personal finances are a leading source of stress for millions of Americans. But a survey finds employees’ financial worries are a…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:08
5 key risks to retirement income

5 key risks to retirement income

Inflation is the single biggest risk for retirees, with 58% of pre-retirees and 45% of retirees worried about the potential for rising prices to erode…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:56
Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer

Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer

Ivanhoé Cambridge and Dutch pension asset manager APG Asset Management will invest a total of US$920 million in Chongbang.

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:49
Ottawa undermining fight against cancer, organization says

Ottawa undermining fight against cancer, organization says

The current federal approach to health has left serious gaps in cancer care, prevention and research and requires urgent reform as Canada braces for a…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:45
First Health Canada-approved clinical medical cannabis trial launches

First Health Canada-approved clinical medical cannabis trial launches

The first Health Canada-approved clinical trial for medical cannabis in Canadian history launched Tuesday with a public call for participants in Montreal and Halifax.

How to save your company from extinction

How to save your company from extinction

Most organizations aren’t prepared to deal with change, says a recent survey by ADP and Environics.

Can You Trust Your Manager’s Performance Reports?

Can You Trust Your Manager’s Performance Reports?

Over half of managers are not confident their performance numbers are accurate.

Video: Low-volatility equity strategies for DC plans

Video: Low-volatility equity strategies for DC plans

Investing in stocks has historically provided the potential growth investors need when accumulating assets as they prepare for retirement. In times of market volatility, however,…

Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer

Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has purchased an undisclosed stake in Shanghai-based real estate developer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
ECB increases amount of emergency loan to Greece

ECB increases amount of emergency loan to Greece

A banking official says the European Central Bank has increased the amount of emergency liquidity that Greek lenders can draw on, the second time it…

SSGA appoints president

SSGA appoints president

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has appointed Greg Ehret as president. He will continue to report to Ron O’Hanley, CEO of SSGA.

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Manulife Asset Management appoints three

Manulife Asset Management appoints three

Manulife Asset Management Private Markets, the private asset management arm of Manulife, has made three senior appointments.

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
Macklem joins Scotiabank board

Macklem joins Scotiabank board

Tiff Macklem has been appointed by Scotiabank to its board of directors.

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:24

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