Markets to be more volatile, says IIAC
The IIAC says equity and debt markets are expected to exhibit greater volatility, reports Advisor.ca.
- By: Staff
- September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:39
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Canadian ETF industry keeps growing
The Canadian ETF industry has $84 billion in assets under management, an increase of more than 10% compared to the end of 2014, reports Advisor.ca.
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 17:20
Democrats seek subpoena of Valeant documents over drug price hikes
Congressional Democrats are pressing a Republican committee chairman to force a pharmaceutical company to turn over documents tied to price hikes imposed earlier this year.
- By: Associated Press
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 17:20
Tough summer for Canadian pension plans
The health of Canadian pension plans declined sharply in the third quarter due to market volatility and declining bond yields, reports from Aon and Mercer…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:29
BlackRock expands smart beta offering
Advisor.ca reports that iShares, the ETF business of Blackrock Asset Management Canada, has launched a suite of iShares FactorSelect ETFs.
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
A new way of working
The Edge isn't just the name of U2's lead guitarist, it's also the name of possibly the smartest office space ever constructed.
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Responsible investment options could improve participation, contribution rates
Plan participants in the United States believe their retirement plans should offer responsible investment options and having these options would favourably affect their attitudes toward…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
Though poorly understood, TFSAs have great benefits
The annual contribution room for tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) recently went up to $10,000, which means Canadians can now use them to build real wealth,…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
5 economic goals from the World Bank’s head
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says growing up as an economic migrant himself shaped his views on many of the major issues he’s tackling…
- By: Associated Press
- September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:58
U.S. drug maker sues Canada for trying to lower the price of the world’s most expensive drug
The maker of Soliris, which treats rare blood diseases, is suing Canada’s drug price watchdog for attempting to bring down the drug’s cost, CBC reports.
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:49
Manulife may deny reimbursement for some pricey drugs
Earlier this week, Manulife announced it’s changing the way it will evaluate new drugs coming to the market to help plan sponsors contain rising drug…
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Aegon to buy Mercer’s U.S. DC recordkeeping business
Aegon, through an affiliate of its Transamerica unit, has reached an agreement to acquire Mercer's American DC administration book of business for an undisclosed amount.
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
Teachers’ expands London office
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is increasing its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the expansion of its London office.
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
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
SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
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