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International work assignments on the rise

International work assignments on the rise

Will there be more employees working abroad on assignment next year? It seems so. More than half (56%) of multinational companies expect to increase their…

  • By: Staff
  • December 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:46
Pension systems still feel effects of financial crisis

Pension systems still feel effects of financial crisis

Pension systems remain under strain in many countries amid slow economic growth and moves by governments to shore up financial stability in the wake of…

World leaders say carbon tax key to fight global warming

World leaders say carbon tax key to fight global warming

One of the smartest ways to fight global warming is putting a price on carbon dioxide pollution, some key world leaders at the international climate…

Eurozone inflation stays low ahead of a crucial ECB meeting

Eurozone inflation stays low ahead of a crucial ECB meeting

Inflation across the 19-country eurozone held steady in November at 0.1% over the year, reinforcing the case for the European Central Bank to deliver a…

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate at 0.5%

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate at 0.5%

The Bank of Canada says its trend-setting interest rate will remain unchanged because the economy is adjusting as expected to the bite of low commodity…

Anti-obesity group disbands after emails show involvement with Coke

Anti-obesity group disbands after emails show involvement with Coke

A non-profit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker’s involvement with the group. The Global Energy…

Why it matters that the yuan is in the IMF’s basket

Why it matters that the yuan is in the IMF’s basket

The addition of China’s yuan to the select basket of currencies used as a yardstick by the International Monetary Fund is a sign, experts say,…

Trudeau questions link between climate change and conflict

Trudeau questions link between climate change and conflict

A changing global climate will drive conflict in the 21st century, says French President Francois Hollande. He explicitly linked security and global warming as he…

Climate negotiations key to peace, say global leaders

Climate negotiations key to peace, say global leaders

A changing global climate will drive conflict in the 21st century, says French President Francois Hollande. He explicitly linked security and global warming as he…

Diversifying your business can boost your bottom line

Diversifying your business can boost your bottom line

Small and mid-sized enterprises that are well diversified—in terms of products and services, geography, or number of customers—have a better chance of prospering, says an…

  • By: Staff
  • November 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:28
Canadian banks shouldn’t bear mortgage losses, says banking group

Canadian banks shouldn’t bear mortgage losses, says banking group

The Canadian Bankers Association warned the former Conservative government that a proposal to have banks shoulder more of the risk associated with home mortgage loans…

Greek leaders fail to agree on pension reforms

Greek leaders fail to agree on pension reforms

The leaders of five of the seven parties represented in Greece’s Parliament failed to agree on pension reforms after a six-hour meeting, prompting the prime…

Ontario projects $7.5-billion deficit for next year

Ontario projects $7.5-billion deficit for next year

Ontario is projecting that its deficit for next year will be $7.5 billion, as the Liberal government maintains it can eliminate the deficit by 2017-18.…

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…

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…