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Venture capital investments hit all-time high

Venture capital investments hit all-time high

From January to September 2015, 323 venture capital deals were closed, with a total investment of $1.4 billion. Research company Venture Intelligence said investments made…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Cats may help ease your stress

Cats may help ease your stress

Stressed out at work with deadlines and meetings? Try meditation or exercise…or head to a cat café for a visit with a feline friend. These…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Firing remote employees is tricky

Firing remote employees is tricky

Sure, working remotely makes life easier for lots of employees. But when these employees need to be terminated, things can get complicated. Twitter recently announced…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:03
Would an NDP win rattle markets?

Would an NDP win rattle markets?

If Canadians want a government shakeup, that’s exactly what an NDP win would deliver. The party has not only vowed to restore the OAS eligibility…

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:48
What to expect if the Liberals win

What to expect if the Liberals win

It’ll likely be business as usual if the Liberals come into power on Monday. While the party has promised tax and investment policy changes, experts…

What to expect if Harper wins a majority

What to expect if Harper wins a majority

Most people who take voting seriously pay close attention to party platforms. There’s no guarantee the winner will keep its promises, but those stances provide…

Why Canada’s economy is underperforming

Why Canada’s economy is underperforming

The Canadian economy will continue to underperform over the next year, relative to the U.S. and on a global scale. That’s due to our high…

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Four consecutive months of losses.

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 22:59
Annual performance reviews not effective enough

Annual performance reviews not effective enough

Annual performance reviews aren’t frequent enough to provide an accurate assessment, a Bloomberg story argues. The piece examines the case of Instacart, a grocery-delivery service.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:06
Saving for retirement in the U.K.

Saving for retirement in the U.K.

It seems adults haven’t forgotten their childhood piggy bank. According to an Aviva survey, one in 10 U.K. adults use the porcine friend to save…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:45
New addition at Morneau Shepell

New addition at Morneau Shepell

Keri Alletson has joined Morneau Shepell as a partner in its Ontario health and benefits consulting practice. Alletson, whose background is in workforce health and…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
How Cisco makes flex schedules work

How Cisco makes flex schedules work

David Heather describes Cisco's reverse mentoring and flexible work schedules.

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Hedge funds posted losses in September

Hedge funds posted their fourth consecutive month of losses with Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index down 0.54% in September, while the MSCI World Index lost 3.60%…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:56

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…