This summer, KPMG in Canada is helping staff refresh and recharge by making every weekend a long weekend. As the country prepares to enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, the professional services firm is giving employees in Canada seven additional paid days off in July and August that will fall on weekends that […]
Read the whitepaper Financial markets are more complex than ever. And more institutional investors are finding relief—and success—partnering with investment experts from outside their business. Whether you need an OCIO’s expertise for a specific mandate or your overall approach, choosing the right partnership is critical. Eric Menzer, global head of OCIO and fiduciary solutions, shares […]
The vast majority (84 per cent) of Canadian employees consider an employer-sponsored retirement plan to be a critical benefit, according to a new survey by Manulife Investment Management Holdings (Canada) Inc. It found 60 per cent of employees would be unlikely to work for a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. In addition, employees […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Conference Coverage: 2022 DC Plan Summit The 2022 Defined Contribution Plan Summit, which was hosted in Victoria, B.C. on May 11-13, featured several case studies from innovative DC plan sponsors, as well as presentations by thought leaders to help employers embrace their employees’ evolving financial priorities and […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE DC Plan Summit May 11-13, 2022 | Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia Keynote Speaker Leonard Brody Emmy-nominated business visionary Speakers Ken Adams Vice-president, total rewards, Foresters Financial Margaret Adaniel Head of retirement marketing, Canada, Manulife Investment Management Lianne Buchanan Assistant vice-president, total rewards, Definity Insurance Simon Cabral Director […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE DC Plan Summit May 11-13, 2022 | Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia All times listed below are in local time (PST). May 11, 2022 4:00 PM Check-in to hotel 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Speaker rehearsal (Crystal Ballroom) 6:00 – 9:30 PM: Opening cocktails and dinner (Rose Garden) May […]
Abrupt changes in climate policies from governments around the world could lead to fire sales of climate sensitive assets held by institutional investors, according to a the results of a pilot scenario analysis project from the Bank of Canada and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. “Climate transition risks are challenging to assess […]
Patagonia Inc. is giving all of its North American employees an additional week of paid time off this holiday season. The clothing retailer’s customer service and distribution centres will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, while its stores and offices will close between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, according to a press release. […]
When Kris Dalrymple (pictured) decided to come out as transgender at work he was a bit worried about the reaction. But those fears quickly disappeared after he sent out a company-wide email chronicling his journey to outwardly living as the person he feels like on the inside. “The second the email came out, it was […]
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly increased the number of mental-health supports that employees have access to as well as their willingness to seek help when they need it, said Georgia Pomaki, leader of mental-health specialists, wellness, disability and life at Manulife Financial Corp., during Benefits Canada’s 2021 Mental Health Summit. Canadian insurers paid out $420 […]