It's the first overseas office for China's mega-fund.
Going by the numbers, 2010 was good to Canada’s capital accumulation plan (CAP) industry. With double-digit growth in both defined contribution (DC) and group RRSP assets, the Top 10 CAP providers managed to pull off a hefty 15.6% jump after a 5.6% loss in 2009. But while the numbers are looking good, the industry faces […]
The comprehensive review of Canada’s retirement savings framework that has taken place since 2008 has highlighted a need to refine the options available to Canadians to help them save more effectively for retirement. On the heels of a major market decline, the need for retirement saving took on renewed importance, and the review exposed gaps […]
Here’s a full list of winners from the 16th annual Canadian Investment Awards Gala held December 1, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Morningstar Equity Fund Manager of the Year Award Winner: Jim Hall, Chairman and Director of Research, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Morningstar Fixed Income Fund Manager of the Year Award Winner: […]
Benefits Canada presented the key highlights of its 5th annual CAP Member Survey at the CAP Town Hall in Toronto on November 3. This in-person event was a discussion of the survey, which was entitled “Growth Opportunities” and can be found within the pages of the November issue of Benefits Canada.The survey polled more […]
Legislative changes over the past year have affected the landscape in which Canadian benefits plan sponsors operate. A presentation to delegates at the CPBI Western Regional Conference on Friday, Oct. 31 sought to examine whether these new regulations present threats or opportunities to plans, and what those in the industry might do to become more […]
It’s no surprise to employers that mental health is a considerable issue in the workplace. It is a major disability and one that is often difficult to identify and care for. According to Health Canada, “About 11% of men and 16% of women in Canada will experience major depression in the course of their lives.” […]
The recent economic slowdown forced many Canadian companies into survival mode. But amidst the doom and gloom, a group of far-sighted corporations have focused on weathering the storm and preparing for the future by strengthening their workplaces and ensuring continued employee satisfaction. These organizations have been recognized in the 2011 edition of Canada’s Top 100 […]
Manulife Asset Management favors Indonesian, Philippine and Brazilian local currency corporate bonds.
The litany of ignoring global diversification warnings is familiar to any student of portfolio management. With Canada representing less than 5% of global equity markets, it’s only fitting that investors diversify globally to find best-in-class companies no matter where they’re located. Of these, emerging and developing economies account for 85% of the world’s population and […]