Fewer Canadians plan RRSP contributions
The percentage of Canadians who plan on contributing to their RRSP before the deadline at the end of next month is down slightly from last…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 12:10
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CPPIB and Brookfield compete to acquire Australian company
Australian logistics and transport firm attracts Canadian attention.
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
Low equity market returns expected in medium term: survey
Canada’s top economists, strategists and portfolio managers expect tepid growth for Canada in the near term, which will result in continued low interest rates, modest…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
CPPIB and Brookfield compete to acquire Australian company
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners are in competition to acquire Australian logistics and transport company Asciano. The company announced Thursday that it had…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
Conservatives and NDP express ORPP concerns
As the Ontario government continues to forge ahead with its plans for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) by announcing new details and features this…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:48
54% of Canadians saving for the long term
More than half (54%) of Canadians are making saving for the long term, including retirement, their primary financial priority, according to a new survey. The…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
Institutional investors to embrace active management in 2016
Large institutional investors expect to embrace active management in 2016 to combat macro-economic trends, anticipated market volatility and divergent monetary policy, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:18
Employers urged to prepare for new normal in pension plans
Employers need to prepare for a new normal in their pension plans as the economy continues to lag and people are living longer, Mercer’s Jean-Philippe…
- By: Marg Bruineman
- January 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 16:47
Fed keeps rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve is keeping its key interest rate unchanged, while pledging to closely monitor developments in the global economy and financial markets. The Fed…
- By: Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
- January 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 16:11
OMERS buys into Spanish pipeline operator
An investment arm of one of Canada’s large public-sector pension funds says it has agreed to buy a 24.15% stake in Spain’s largest operator of oil…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:33
66% of employees with mental health issues don’t report it
Two-thirds (66%) of employees who took time off work for a mental health issue did not report it, according to a new survey by Morneau…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
GroupHEALTH partners with GMS Insurance
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions has partnered with GMS Insurance to grow its advisor partner network. The partnership allows GMS Insurance to expand its portfolio by offering…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
Obama to focus on expanding access to retirement accounts
President Barack Obama will pitch some new proposals to expand access to retirement savings accounts and revisit some old ones when issuing his budget next…
- By: The Associated Press
- January 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio
CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
- 15:00
Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report
Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 11:00
Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00
Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00