In the face of increasing risk, large asset owners are turning to private market allocations, according to a new report by Mercer. The report, which surveyed asset owners representing more than US$2 trillion in assets collectively, found nearly half (45 per cent) of institutional investors increased their allocation to private markets. In the next year, […]
Flexible retirement savings plans and employer matching can potentially provide lower-income workers with earlier retirement options despite the rising cost of living, according to a new report by Mercer. The report analyzed two scenarios for workers earning $50,000 with workplace retirement plans that include employer matching. Read: Employer matching key to supporting young workers’ retirement […]
The majority (91 per cent) of Canadian employers are planning to benchmark their benefits plan against market practices to remain competitive, with half (49 per cent) prioritizing this for next year and 42 per cent for the next three years, according to a new survey by MercerMarsh Benefits. The survey, which polled nearly 350 employers […]
The aggregate funded ratio for Canadian pension plans in the S&P/TSX composite index declined to 105.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 107.5 per cent at the end of the previous quarter, according to a new report from Aon. Pensions assets lost about 0.5 per cent over the period. In a […]
The cumulative cost of mental illness is estimated to reach $2.5 trillion by 2041, according to a report by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation. The coronavirus pandemic led many to seek out help, which subsequently increased mental-health costs. “We saw people who were obviously quite isolated,” says Dr. Donna Ferguson, a clinical […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSOR INFORMATION LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Speaker Pascal Bernier, portfolio manager, strategic asset allocation, Desjardins Global Asset Management As a portfolio manager, Pascal Bernier oversees strategic asset allocations for institutional clients. He selects investment strategies and structures portfolios tailored to clients' needs and objectives. In this role, Bernier leverages his extensive portfolio […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSOR INFORMATION ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE REQUEST TO REGISTER Speaker Brian Minns, senior managing director, responsible investing, University Pension Plan Brian Minns is the University Pension Plan’s senior managing director of responsible investing. Since 2021, he has been responsible for integrating responsible investing into UPP’s total portfolio approach and organizational practices. […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSOR INFORMATION LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Conference Coverage: 2025 Defined Contribution Investment Forum On Sept. 30, more than 80 defined contribution pension plan sponsors, consultants, asset managers and other industry stakeholders met at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto for the 2025 DC Investment Forum to glean insights into the tools and strategies […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSOR INFORMATION LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE SPONSOR PROFILES CIBC Asset Management CIBC Asset Management (CIBC AM) is the asset management subsidiary of CIBC. Dedicated to being the leader in client relationships, CIBC AM provides a range of high-quality investment management services and solutions to retail and institutional investors. Offerings include a comprehensive […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS SPONSOR INFORMATION LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Defined Contribution Investment Forum Sept. 30, 2025 | Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario The 2025 DC Investment Forum will take place at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. Visit the Omni King Edward Hotel website for more information Address: 37 King St E. […]