Money managers see 2% growth in 2014
Last year, the assets managed by the biggest 500 fund managers in the world increased by over 2%, hitting US$78.1 trillion, compared with US$76.4 trillion…
- By: Staff
- November 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
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Greek banks need less money than originally feared
The European Central Bank (ECB) says Greece’s battered banks need 14.4 billion euros ($15.8 billion) in fresh money to get back on their feet and…
- By: Associated Press
- November 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:34
CPPIB to invest in affordable housing in Mumbai
After opening an office in Mumbai in late October, The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will now invest $2 billion in affordable housing in…
- By: Staff
- November 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
Eurozone inflation rate hits zero
The annual inflation rate in the 19 countries that use the euro reached zero in October, which could push the European Central Bank to expand…
- By: Associated Press
- October 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:24
Valeant to cut all ties with Philidor, hopes to minimize disruption for patients
Valeant Pharmaceuticals says it’s cutting all ties with Philidor Rx Services, a partner company at the centre of a controversy about how Canada’s largest publicly…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:21
Canada posts only 0.1% growth in August
Statistics Canada says the pace of economic growth in Canada slowed in August. The agency says the economy grew by 0.1% in the month, following…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:16
Former Teachers’ CIO joins Northwater Capital
Neil J. Petroff has joined Northwater Capital Management Inc. as vice-chair. As part of his role, he will provide Fluid Strategies with input into the…
- By: Staff
- October 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
AIG too big to succeed: Icahn
Activist investor Carl Icahn urged American International Group Inc. to split up into smaller companies Wednesday, saying that the insurance provider is “too big to…
- By: Associated Press
- October 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
Salaries will increase only modestly in 2016
Amid the sluggish economy, Canadian employers remain cautious, planning only moderate base salary increases next year, The Conference Board of Canada projects. Average increases for…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
McKesson adds two
McKesson Canada has appointed Neil Donald as director, private payers. Donald has been with McKesson for almost three years and has extensive experience in both…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Fidelity launches equity fund
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has launched Fidelity North American Equity Class, which offers opportunities in the Canadian and U.S. equity markets. Generally, the fund will…
- October 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:36
Alberta needs to borrow money to offset low oil prices
Alberta’s NDP government will forge ahead building schools and hospitals and hiring more teachers and nurses, but the devastating impact of low oil prices has…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:29
CPPIB buys into portfolio of U.S. warehouses
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is expanding its investments in the United States, including a US$350-million real estate deal. The transaction will give the…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:22
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