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Australians less confident about retirement than Americans

Australians less confident about retirement than Americans

Despite having higher investable assets and considerably higher contribution rates than Americans, a survey finds Australians have notably lower confidence in their ability to meet…

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
Hicks Morley adds 8 new associates

Hicks Morley adds 8 new associates

Hicks Morley has hired eight new associates.

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Fed disappoints asset managers

Fed disappoints asset managers

Investors were disappointed after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:57
Fed leaves rates unchanged

Fed leaves rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep the rate at 0.25%, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:10
Time to invest in emerging markets?

Time to invest in emerging markets?

Emerging market valuations are cheap, but investors may want to hold off on adding exposure, Advisor.ca reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:44
CPPIB has option to invest in Cablevision

CPPIB has option to invest in Cablevision

CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) and private equity firm BC Partners have been given the option to purchase a stake in Cablevision.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:32
5 things to watch for from the Fed

5 things to watch for from the Fed

As it does once each quarter, the Federal Reserve will deliver a triple-dose of news Thursday afternoon—a policy statement, economic forecasts and a news conference…

New employees want to learn additional skills

New employees want to learn additional skills

Greener pastures for workers may come in the form of the opportunity to learn something new, a survey suggests.

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Teachers’ buying stake in funeral services provider

Teachers’ buying stake in funeral services provider

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in OGF, the leading funeral services provider in France, from investment management firm Pamplona…

  • By: Staff
  • September 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:47
How employers can help employees in retirement

How employers can help employees in retirement

Retirement is on employers’ minds. Employers are revisiting how they view their retirement programs and how they view their role when active employees become retirees,…

  • By: Brooke Smith
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:07
AIMCo appoints new director

AIMCo appoints new director

AIMCo has appointed Helen M. Kearns to its board of directors.

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:27
Canadians don’t want TFSA limit cut

Canadians don’t want TFSA limit cut

Canadians are heading to the polls in a month and a majority of them don't want the TFSA contribution limit to be reduced.

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:46
Target giving Fitbits to employees

Target giving Fitbits to employees

Target is going on a health kick, aimed at both customers and its employees.

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…