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…
Top Stories in Pensions
67% of Canadians concerned about impact of Canada-U.S. relations, cost of living on retirement: HOOPP
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 19, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 09:00
Scotiabank appointing Jason Traetto as VP, global pensions and benefits
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…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 15:00
57% of global employers rebalancing benefits spend over next three years: survey
In the next three years, more than half (57 per cent) of global employers plan to reallocate or rebalance their benefits spend, adding or enhancing…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2025 June 16, 2025
- 09:00
2025 Global Investment Conference: Trump accelerates uncertainty, cost of resources for businesses around the world
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:59
2025 Global Investment Conference: Uncovering private debt’s emerging opportunities and risks
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 10, 2025
- 07:58
2025 Global Investment Conference: How institutional investors can integrate energy transition assets into their portfolios
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,…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:57
2025 Global Investment Conference: The interconnectedness of credit markets and attractive opportunities for investors
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:56
2025 Global Investment Conference: Is credit playing a larger role in portfolio allocation in the uncertain economic environment?
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:55
2025 Global Investment Conference: A look at the evolution of fund finance structures and the opportunities for investors
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 11, 2025
- 07:54
2025 Global Investment Conference: Identifying opportunities and risk factors in global credit markets amid economic uncertainty
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 11, 2025
- 07:53
2025 Global Investment Conference: The risks and rewards of asset-based financing
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 11, 2025
- 07:52
2025 Global Investment Conference: Panel: Achieving a net-zero economy by 2050 will require more than institutional investment targets
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,…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- June 17, 2025 June 19, 2025
- 07:51
Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability
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…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 25, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
How Ontario pay transparency legislation will impact employers
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
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…
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
- 09:00
Canpotex adds FHSA to savings options to support employee financial well-being
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 5, 2025 June 5, 2025
- 09:00
Acera Insurance partnering with Navigate Benefit Solutions
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…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2025 June 4, 2025
- 15:00
Chief actuary seeking peer review panel for next CPP actuarial report
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…
- By: Staff
- June 10, 2025 June 9, 2025
- 15:00
Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work
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…
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- June 9, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 09:00
Expert panel: Risk management tips during economic, geopolitical uncertainty
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…
- By: Gavin Benjamin
- June 6, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 09:00
CN Railway appointing Frederic Bessette as director, compensation strategy
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,…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2025 June 4, 2025
- 15:00
ACPM calling on PBSA to update spousal disclosure requirements, electronic communications to retirees
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…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2025 June 3, 2025
- 09:00
Canadian DB pension plan sponsors spending US$165 in per-member administration costs: report
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,…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2025 May 21, 2025
- 11:00