Pension funds to face lower investment returns
Pension funds and retirement savers face a future of decreased investment returns, says a report from the C.D. Howe Institute.
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:14
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Pension plans see increase in funded deficit
The funded status deficit of American pension plans increased by US$102 billion in the third quarter of 2015, a shift from the previous quarter that…
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:53
Green office buildings deliver more value, income
Improved property performance is strongly correlated to green building certification, a study finds.
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:34
Most workers with depression don’t recognize need for treatment
More than half of workers who reported symptoms of depression did not perceive a need for treatment, according to a Centre for Addiction and Mental…
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Remind employees of their achievements
The power of positive thinking works and can make employees happier, reports ProfitGuide.com.
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
1 in 6 couldn’t handle larger mortgage payments
Nearly one in six Canadians would not be able to handle a $500 increase in their monthly mortgage payments, a new survey from the Bank…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:27
Eckler launches Club Vita Canada
Eckler Ltd. has launched Club Vita Canada Inc. to build on the work already being done by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries to advance the…
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:16
Is traditional asset allocation dead?
Asset class boundaries have blurred and that means investors may need to take a different approach to asset allocation, a Unigestion report says.
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:56
Misconceptions about worker productivity
The obsession with putting in long hours on the job doesn’t mean we’re actually getting much done, reports Maclean's.
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:25
Employers expect rate of increase in healthcare costs to stay low
American employers expect a 4.1% rate of increase in the cost of employer-sponsored healthcare benefits in 2015—the lowest in 15 years but well above inflation.
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
Should saving for your kids’ education trump saving for retirement?
So you want to help your child get a good education…but you also need to make sure you retire on track. Which priority should come…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Do new RRIF rules have GMWB implications?
Many cheered when the federal government lowered the minimum RRIF withdrawals in the 2015 budget, reports Advisor.ca.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:47
Preparing for life after hockey
The 2015/2016 NHL season gets underway on Wednesday and with that in mind, here are some of favourite articles on hockey.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:40
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…
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- 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