BoC may cut rates again by mid-year: experts
We could be looking at another rate cut from the Bank of Canada by mid-year, said Douglas Porter, chief economist of BMO Financial Group. Along…
- By: Staff
- January 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:24
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New pension funding rules in Quebec
Major changes to the rules around the funding of private sector defined benefit pension plans took effect on January 1, 2016 in Quebec. The changes in Bill…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:25
CPPIB to acquire student housing portfolio
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), GIC and The Scion Group have announced that they have formed a student housing joint venture entity called…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
How investing in emerging markets is getting more complicated
If you’ve ever wondered why most investors treat emerging markets as one monolithic region, look back to 2001. That was the year Jim O’Neill, a…
- By: Bryan Borzykowski
- January 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Expect lower returns in 2016: analysts
Stocks and bonds won’t outperform in 2016, say analysts and mutual fund managers. They’re telling investors to expect lower returns from stocks and bonds, and…
- By: Stan Choe, Associated Press
- January 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:10
Sale of Encana assets to CPPIB delayed
There’s a delay of up to six months in the US$900-million sale of Encana’s DJ Basin oil and gas assets in Colorado to a group…
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
U.S. Rate Hike Won’t Help Canadian Pensions
Despite Fed's rate hike, Canada’s pension plans still face low bond returns,
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 17:10
CPPIB to invest an extra $1billion in China
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is committing an additional US$1 billion to logistics investments in China. The funds will be allocated to the…
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:16
Despite Fed’s rate hike, Canada’s pension plans still face low bond returns
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent 25-basis-point rate hike—the first one since the 2008 meltdown—won’t affect the funded status of Canadian defined benefit pension plans, experts…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:21
Higher pension contributions only partly offset by lower RRSP savings
A new report by Statistics Canada says automatic increases in registered pension plans are most helpful to people who don’t save much in registered retirement…
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:08
JPMorgan Chase to compensate public pension funds for trading losses
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $150 million to public pension funds and individuals hurt by its $6 billion “London Whale” trading loss, Ohio’s attorney…
- By: Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press
- December 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:05
Finance ministers agree to revisit pension reform talks in 2016
A federal-provincial gathering of finance ministers reached rare consensus Monday on the polarizing subject of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) reform—they agreed to keep debating it.…
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:58
Don’t ask skilled immigrants for Canadian work experience
What’s the safest place to have a heart attack? The back of a Canadian cab — because the driver is likely a foreign-born doctor. A…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:14
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