
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A column by Hub International’s Ken MacDonald on his recent health-care journey was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
A column by Hub International’s Ken MacDonald on his recent health-care journey was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Canadians say they’re very concerned about how Canada-U.S. relations, along with the cost of living (67 per cent) and general…
Scotiabank is appointing Jason Traetto as vice-president of global pensions and benefits. In the new role, he’ll lead the bank’s commitment to the total well-being…
The cost of doing business under the current U.S. administration is getting more expensive and uncertain, said Cliff Kupchan, chairman at Eurasia Group, during the…
While private debt continues to draw strong interest from institutional investors, the market is surrounded by conflicting narratives — some believe it’s a great opportunity…
In recent years, the energy sector has been unloved and out of favour, sitting at just below four per cent on the MSCI World index,…
The uncertain geopolitical climate and the ensuing market volatility are offering a variety of entry points into credit markets, according to Bill Bohnsack, president and…
Many factors have contributed to a proliferation of debt at the sovereign level, including the coronavirus pandemic and central bankers subsequent fight against inflation. “A…
Over the past 10 years, several macroeconomic changes, including increased bank regulations, interest rate volatility and the velocity of acquisitions and fundraising, have impacted private…
The move towards a core-plus mindset, first-time major allocations to stand-alone credit strategies and a focus on less liquid assets are the top trends in…
While the traditional markets of asset-based finance, such as mortgages and automobile loans, are mature, the non-traditional ones, such as point-of-sale transactions and home improvement…
While the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. supports the goal of net zero by 2050, that doesn’t translate to a hard target for its portfolio,…
Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…
Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…
As Ontario prepares to introduce pay transparency legislation, it’s important for employers to consider how much information they want to share in job postings, says…
An article on how pension plan sponsors can manage risk amid economic and geopolitical instability was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
Canpotex Ltd. is supporting employee financial wellness with its new first home savings account. The FHSA, introduced in the federal government’s 2023 budget, allows Canadians…
Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is partnering with consulting firm Navigate Benefit Solutions as it continues to expand its specialty benefits division. Providing group benefits and…
The Office of the Chief Actuary is launching a peer review process for its next actuarial report on the Canada Pension Plan, which is expected…
The push to make companies detail their exposure to climate change received a boost last week with about 80 women leaders in business and civil…
Risk management continues to be one of the hottest topics in the pension industry for a number of reasons, including the uncertainty caused by the…
The Canadian National Railway Co. is appointing Frederic Bessette as director of compensation strategy. Before taking a career break between October 2024 and May 2025,…
The Association of Canadian Pension Management is recommending a few amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, including the required disclosure to spouses and electronic…
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors have an average per-member administration cost of US$165, according to a new report by CEM Benchmarking Inc. The report,…