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Dissenters pressure Greek government before reform vote

Dissenters pressure Greek government before reform vote

Dissenters increased pressure on Greece’s grudgingly pro-reform governing coalition Thursday, hours before an important vote on measures demanded by bailout creditors. A lawmaker in Prime…

Hedge Funds Post Gains

Hedge Funds Post Gains

Hedge funds end 4-month losing streak

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 06:34
Most of Canada’s economy would be unaffected under carbon pricing: Report

Most of Canada’s economy would be unaffected under carbon pricing: Report

Canadians may have been told that carbon pricing is a “job-killing tax on everything” but a new study finds the impact rather underwhelming. The latest…

Calgary stays afloat despite energy woes

Calgary stays afloat despite energy woes

Calgary’s mayor, Naheed Nenshi, says plunging oil prices haven’t had as dire an effect on the city as most had expected. However, many in the…

U.S. retirement centres CEO sentenced after defrauding investors of $130M

U.S. retirement centres CEO sentenced after defrauding investors of $130M

The former head of an Oregon-based chain of retirement centres was sentenced by a federal judge on Tuesday to 15 years in prison for defrauding…

Hedge funds end 4-month losing streak

Hedge funds end 4-month losing streak

Hedge funds ended their four-month losing streak, gaining 1.33% in October, as most major equity markets ended the month in positive territory, according to the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Canadian pension funds lost $2.4 billion from fossil fuel investments

Canadian pension funds lost $2.4 billion from fossil fuel investments

Five major Canadian pension funds lost $2.4 billion during the last half of 2014 as a result of investing in fossil fuel assets, thestar.com reports.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
Iran to add 500,000 barrels of oil exports after sanctions are lifted

Iran to add 500,000 barrels of oil exports after sanctions are lifted

Iran says it will export an additional 500,000 barrels of oil a day in a bid to reclaim its market share after sanctions are lifted…

Yuan could join top IMF currency roster

Yuan could join top IMF currency roster

The head of the International Monetary Fund says she supports adding China to an exclusive club of the world’s top currencies. Christine Lagarde said Friday…

CRA sets 2016 max pensionable earnings

CRA sets 2016 max pensionable earnings

The Canada Revenue Agency recently announced that the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan for 2016 will be $54,900, up from $53,600 in…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
CPPIB, OMERS and Teachers’ buy Chicago toll road

CPPIB, OMERS and Teachers’ buy Chicago toll road

Three Canadian pension funds have signed a deal to buy the company that operates the Chicago Skyway toll road for US$2.8 billion. The Canada Pension…

Ontario Pharmacists Association courts benefits providers

Ontario Pharmacists Association courts benefits providers

At a luncheon last week for the benefits industry, the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) unveiled its chronic disease management program for diabetes, developed with the…

  • By: Karen Welds
  • November 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Morneau to meet with provinces on CPP expansion

Morneau to meet with provinces on CPP expansion

Finance Minister Bill Morneau will be meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts as soon as possible to start working on increasing the CPP benefit,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07

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…