Canadian households will close out 2015 carrying thicker layers of debt after worrisome gains over the past 12 months—extra padding that’s expected to get even…
The tax rules are changing in 2016 and even if Canadians don’t make enough to be hit by the new top federal income tax rate,…
Provincial and territorial finance ministers are sitting down today with federal counterpart Bill Morneau in Ottawa to discuss expanding the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) as…
The merger between Towers Watson and Willis, which is set to receive regulatory approval in early 2016, demonstrates the need for consulting firms to diversify their lines of…
If you were hoping for a smooth ride through 2016, you’re unlikely to get your wish. That and more from HSBC Global Asset Management’s 2016…
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of employees across the globe who are reporting serious mental and emotional health concerns, according to…
The new Liberal government in Newfoundland and Labrador is dropping an effort to collect on pension overpayments to more than 400 people. The pensioners had…
BlackBerry shares are getting a boost in pre-market trading from a quarterly report showing the smartphone company’s revenue was above expectations and its loss was…
Market wasn't surprised at all.
Yesterday’s 25-basis-point rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s didn’t surprise markets. What did was how many hikes are expected to occur in 2016 and 2017,…
A vote of confidence. That’s what people are calling yesterday’s move on interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The quarter-point uptick is the first hike…
Many Canadians are sacrificing their own financial well-being to provide financial support to their children, according to a new report by BMO Wealth Canada. The…
Whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to enhance the CPP can shift from being a mere campaign pledge to becoming reality hinges on the provinces—and…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…