FTSE Russell appoints Ray Desai
Ray Desai has been appointed asset owner senior relationship manager for Canada with FTSE Russell.
- By: Staff
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
Top Stories in News
Liberals inherit $3-billion deficit
The new Liberal government says the federal books passed down from the Conservatives are on track to drive the country billions of dollars deeper in…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Pfizer, Allergan reach deal, creating the biggest drugmaker by sales
Pfizer and Allergan are joining in the biggest buyout of the year, a US$160-billion stock deal that will create the world’s largest drugmaker. It’s also…
- By: Associated Press
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
Global growth at weakest since recession
The global economy is in the midst of the two slowest years since the recession, says a new CIBC report that announces the bank has…
- By: Staff
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:10
68% of Canadians are financially literate: Report
On a global scale, Canada ranks 5th when it comes to the financial literacy. Also ranking high are Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Israel, according to…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:49
The digital age requires a new etiquette for firing people
Firing people is never easy. But as employees are increasingly able to work remotely and communicate with each other in numerous ways online, things get…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
Is our obsession with productivity making us miserable?
Everyone is so obsessed with productivity nowadays that it has become a goal in itself, rather than a journey, argues a story on Quartz. And…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:39
Pigeons can distinguish between malignant and benign breast tissue
Pigeons can be trained to distinguish between malignant and benign tissues from mammogram and histology images shown on monitors. You read that right. Turns out…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:24
Cost of food lifts consumer price index
In October, the consumer price index rose 1% over a year ago due to a rise in the cost of food. Still, lower gas prices…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:22
Sick employees still go to work
You’re sneezing and coughing. You should stay home, but you get up and head into work anyway. That’s what 66% of Canadian employees do, reports…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:51
Pfizer discussing high Allergan break-up fee
Pfizer Inc is said to be discussing a break-up fee of 2 to 3% of the value of its $150 billion possible acquisition of Allergan…
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
Franklin Templeton appoints global ETF head
Franklin Templeton Investments has named Patrick O’Connor as head of Global Exchange Traded Funds. O’Connor will help navigate the active and rules-based ETF landscape. He…
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Fed keeps hinting at December rate hike
U.S. Federal Reserve officials believed last month that the economic conditions needed to trigger the first interest rate hike in nearly a decade could “well…
- By: Associated Press
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:51
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