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Employers struggling to fill in-demand positions

Employers struggling to fill in-demand positions

Unable to find candidates with the skills they need, many employers are struggling to fill sought-after positions. Fifty percent of employers feel there is a…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Shift to DC hasn’t reduced retirement savings

Shift to DC hasn’t reduced retirement savings

Many commentators assert that people are saving less for retirement as a result of the shift from DB to DC plans.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:24
Workers use retirement savings for emergencies

Workers use retirement savings for emergencies

Thirty million Americans tapped their retirement savings for an emergency within the past year, a Bankrate.com report finds.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:54
Former VW CEO may get US$32-million pension

Former VW CEO may get US$32-million pension

Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen's former CEO, amassed a US$32 million pension before he stepped down on Wednesday, Bloomberg News reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Canadians invest conservatively

Canadians invest conservatively

Canadians are playing it safe when it comes to investing.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
ETFs in times of extreme stress

ETFs in times of extreme stress

August 24 was a bad day for some equity ETFs.

  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:13
Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

More clarity is needed says coalition.

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:09
Not saving money is top financial stressor

Not saving money is top financial stressor

When it comes to money, there is no shortage of financial stressors keeping Canadians up at night even though the majority think they have their…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Majority of Canadians uncertain about retirement finances

Majority of Canadians uncertain about retirement finances

With Canada’s long-cherished retirement safety net seeming less sturdy all the time, a study suggests 56% of Canadians have doubts about their ability to afford…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:24
Why do money managers use derivatives?

Why do money managers use derivatives?

Many retail mutual funds and ETFs use derivatives. For insights into the roles played by these instruments, Advisor.ca spoke with Steve Hawkins, CIO and co-CEO…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
OAS benefit amounts to increase

OAS benefit amounts to increase

Employment and Social Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for October to December 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of major Ontario employers are calling on the provincial government to outline to the employer community…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums keep rising

Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums keep rising

Single and family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance in the United States rose an average of 4% this year, continuing a decade-long period of moderate…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:15

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…

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…