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Bank of Canada tries to innovate as traditional monetary policy “stretched to its limits”

Bank of Canada tries to innovate as traditional monetary policy “stretched to its limits”

The Bank of Canada is launching what it calls an ambitious research agenda to further explore how other countries have responded to a financial crisis…

Canadians remain confused about saving for retirement

Canadians remain confused about saving for retirement

Many Canadians don’t know how much they will need to save for retirement on their own and to what extent they should rely on government…

  • By: Staff
  • November 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Canadians worry about finances

Canadians worry about finances

The majority of Canadians (79%) aren’t confident they’ll achieve their financial goals, finds a study by Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC). Further, just 18% say…

  • By: Staff
  • November 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Actuaries call for pension reform

Actuaries call for pension reform

Canada’s governments should act now to reform the Canada Pension Plan, says the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Federal and provincial governments have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity…

  • By: Staff
  • November 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:30

2015 CAP member survey: Understanding the decumulation dilemma

For capital accumulation plan (CAP) members, it’s tough trying to save money for retirement. How much should I save? How much is actually enough for…

Praise employees for dull tasks only

Praise employees for dull tasks only

Praising your employees is, of course, key if you want to keep them motivated. But it turns out that employees feel most engaged when they’re…

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:02
Valeant faces insider trading lawsuit filed by pension funds

Valeant faces insider trading lawsuit filed by pension funds

A U.S. judge has refused to dismiss an insider trading lawsuit filed by two pension funds against Quebec-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals and hedge fund manager Bill…

Canada’s growing retiree population expected to suppress bond yields

Canada’s growing retiree population expected to suppress bond yields

Over the next decade, 3.5 million people will reach retirement age — the biggest increase in that cohort in Canadian history. And that means trouble…

China allows biggest corporate bond default yet

China allows biggest corporate bond default yet

Communist leaders allowed China’s biggest corporate bond default yet on Thursday in a fresh sign of wrenching economic change as growth slows and Beijing gives…

Manulife Profit Drops 43% Due to Energy Bets

Manulife Profit Drops 43% Due to Energy Bets

Oil and gas investments hurt third-quarter profit.

  • By: Bloomberg
  • November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:10
Private Sector Plans Seeking Liability Settlement: Survey

Private Sector Plans Seeking Liability Settlement: Survey

Long-term risk management focus for DB plans: Survey.

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:05
Indebted Canadians worry about retirement

Indebted Canadians worry about retirement

Many Canadians in their late 40s and early 50s have large amounts of debt and little savings for retirement, CBC reports. On top of that,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
Liberals face bigger baseline deficits amid weaker economy

Liberals face bigger baseline deficits amid weaker economy

The federal government will open its books to public scrutiny before the end of the year, Finance Minister Bill Morneau promised Tuesday after a report…

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…