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EI fraud surpasses $100 million

EI fraud surpasses $100 million

The collection bill for money fraudulently claimed through the employment insurance program has surpassed $100 million, but the government doesn’t expect to collect the money…

More full-time jobs don’t offset part-time employment losses

More full-time jobs don’t offset part-time employment losses

The Canadian economy lost 6,400 jobs in June as a strong gain in full-time employment failed to fully offset losses in part-time jobs, Statistics Canada…

Video: Can auto features work in Canadian DC plans?

Video: Can auto features work in Canadian DC plans?

The main deterrent for some employers is the increased costs that would result. Another reason is, employers prefer not to force enrollment on employees who…

Greek leader Tsipras floats last-ditch austerity deal

Greek leader Tsipras floats last-ditch austerity deal

Left-wing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought his party’s backing for a harsh new austerity package Friday to keep his country in the euro —…

How to find out if your employees are happy

How to find out if your employees are happy

Annual employee engagement surveys aren’t enough—you have to poll more often

People Watch: On the move in June

People Watch: On the move in June

Here's a look at the people on the move in June 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
Wynne promotes ORPP’s advantages

Wynne promotes ORPP’s advantages

The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) will help give technology companies a "recruitment advantage," according to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Caisse invests in U.S. office properties

Caisse invests in U.S. office properties

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and Callahan Capital Properties have agreed to buy four office…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
CPPIB, Hermes complete acquisition of ABP stake

CPPIB, Hermes complete acquisition of ABP stake

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have completed the acquisition of a 33.33% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP) from GS Infrastructure…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Fairfax Brit sells stake to OMERS

Fairfax Brit sells stake to OMERS

Fairfax Financial Holdings has completed its cash tender offer to shareholders of Brit PLC and sold 29.9% of the Brit shares to Ontario Municipal Employees…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27
NYSE outage raises questions about technology

NYSE outage raises questions about technology

A shutdown in trading at one the world's most famous exchanges raised the tension in financial markets Wednesday.

Towers Watson to sell HR service delivery practice

Towers Watson to sell HR service delivery practice

KPMG has entered into an agreement with Towers Watson to acquire the company's human resources service delivery (HRSD) practice.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:10
Ontario uses YOLO to promote ORPP

Ontario uses YOLO to promote ORPP

Canadian rapper meets Ontario pensions.

  • By: Staff
  • July 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:23

Younger workers in the U.S. feeling less confident about their financial security: report

Younger workers in the U.S. are feeling less confident about their financial security compared to those from older generations, according to a report by LIMRA.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2024 May 6, 2024
  • 15:00

U.S. employees staying at current jobs due to work-life balance, financial stability: survey

Fewer U.S. workers are leaving their jobs, with roughly two-fifths citing improved work-life balance (44 per cent), interesting work (41 per cent) and financial stability…

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2024 May 6, 2024
  • 09:00

Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 3.6% in Q1 2024: reports

The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a median return of 3.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024
  • 15:00

ESG standards helping institutional investors realize positive annualized returns: study

Environmental, social and governance standards have helped investors generate positive annualized returns, with environmental investments leading the pack globally, according to a new study from…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 7, 2024
  • 15:00

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

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