ORPP AC appoints first CEO
The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Administration Corporation (ORPP AC) has appointed Saäd Rafi as its first CEO. Rafi was most recently the CEO of the…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 14:07
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Many Albertans struggling to save for retirement
Saving for retirement is a top priority for most Albertans, but nearly half (48%) aren’t meeting their goals, up from 40% in a July survey,…
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:43
Desjardins, KPMG and Rogers among top employers for young people
Desjardins, KPMG, RBC and Rogers Communications were among the 95 employers named as Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2016). The annual list, published in…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
Ontario Teachers’ appoints new CIO
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has appointed Bjarne Graven Larsen as executive vice president and chief investment officer (CIO), effective February 1, 2016. Graven Larsen…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:25
Nyhart re-enrolls DC members into Russell Adaptive Retirement Accounts
Plan sponsor Nyhart Actuary and Employee Benefits (Nyhart) has re-enrolled its employees into Russell Adaptive Retirement Accounts, developed by global asset manager Russell Investments. Russell…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:22
How global ETFs fared in 2015
The global ETP industry gathered US$372 billion in net new assets in 2015, which represents a 10% increase over the prior record of US$338.3 billion gathered…
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Business hiring hit lowest levels since 2009: BoC
The hiring and investment intentions of Canadian companies have fallen to their lowest levels since the 2009 recession, a new survey has found. The country’s…
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- January 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 13:13
Shire to buy Baxalta with $32 billion cash stock offer
Irish drugmaker Shire will pay about $32 billion in cash and stock to buy Baxalta and strengthen its position in rare disease treatments. Shares of…
- By: The Associated Press
- January 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
This year, choose equities over fixed income: report
Market volatility will continue into 2016, but investors shouldn’t be discouraged. They’ll still benefit more from equities than fixed income, and there may be some…
- By: Staff
- January 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
Morneau wants your pre-budget input
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau will be crossing the country this week talking to Canadians as part of the federal government’s pre-budget consultations, but you…
- By: Staff
- January 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
China, other Asian markets fall after Wall Street’s decline
China’s stock benchmark plunged more than 5% and other Asian markets fell Monday as Wall Street’s decline and doubts about Beijing’s economic management kept appetite…
- By: Joe McDonald, Associated Press
- January 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
ROM pension members join CAAT Pension Plan
Members of the Royal Ontario Museum pension plan have chosen to join the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan. The merger is the first…
- By: Staff
- January 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 01:00
Canada adds 22,800 jobs in December, fuelled by part-time work
The Canadian labour force received a boost of 22,800 net jobs last month, thanks to a big gain in part-time work, Statistics Canada said Friday.…
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
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