Employers to focus on financial well-being in 2016
By the end of 2016, 77% of employers intend to have at least one financial well-being program in place, according to a new report by…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 8, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
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Americans becoming more retirement ready
People are saving more for retirement and investing more appropriately for their age, improving the overall state of retirement readiness in the U.S., according to a…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 8, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:17
Legislative round-up: pension dates for 2016
To stay up to date on legislative changes in the pension industry, it is important to bookmark a few key dates for 2016. January 1,…
- By: Staff
- January 8, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:10
New CPP and OAS benefit amounts take effect
CPP benefits to increase by 1.2%
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 16:48
Mental health in women linked to gender pay gap
The gender pay gap could be impacting women’s mental health, according to a new study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The study…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:26
Canada must let oil prices play out: Poloz
The Bank of Canada says overcoming the economic suffering inflicted by the commodity-price shock essentially boils down to one main option: ride it out. In…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:25
Judge denies motion in FedEx same-sex spouse pension case
A U.S. District Court judge has denied an attempt by FedEx to throw out a lawsuit around same-sex survivor pension benefits. The lawsuit was filed…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
New CPP and OAS benefit amounts take effect
New benefit amounts for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) came in from January 1, 2016. CPP benefits will increase by…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:10
Mercer acquires CPSG Partners
Mercer has acquired CPSG Partners, a Workday services partner, to meet the demand for cloud-based finance and HR services. The acquisition will expand Mercer’s existing…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Automattic offers benefits of the future
Technology firms have long been known as leaders in the realms of quirky employee benefits and workplaces of the future – with large companies such as Google, Facebook and Skype springing to mind.…
- By: Staff
- January 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
Towers Watson and Willis complete merger
The merger between Towers Watson and Willis was completed on Jan. 4, with the new business to be known as Willis Towers Watson. A revised merger…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 6, 2016 January 25, 2022
- 09:32
2015 ended on a down note for Canadian pensions
The solvency position of Canadian pension plans were down slightly in 2015, according to the latest Mercer Pension Health Index. The median solvency ratio of…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
How much do Canada’s CEOs get paid?
The average pay of Canada’s highest-paid CEOs by 12:18pm on Monday, January 4 was $48,636, an amount it takes the average full-time employee the rest…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:26
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