The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is introducing a program that will steer investment capital toward Quebec companies launching projects that increase productivity…
While a quarter (26 per cent) of Canadians say they don’t face any barriers and are on track to saving for their ideal retirement, only…
The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is reporting a return of 8.3 per cent as at Dec. 31, 2024. The investment organization surpassed its 7.5…
Spain’s government is pushing through legislation that would reduce the normal workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours with no reduction in pay, according to a…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is selling 2.5 million shares in Intact Financial Corp. for a gross price of $278.60 per share.…
While traveling in Europe, Margaux Lantelme noticed something different about the store cashiers: they did their work sitting down. It was a stark contrast to…
An article on how financial wellness programs can help employees in their relationships was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
As employers reframe or move away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, it’s important they remember employee belonging is at the core of these initiatives,…
While nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.K. employees say it’s important their employer offers a pension plan that’s invested according to environmental, social and…
The Ontario Securities Commission’s proposal to provide retail investors access to private assets through a new fund vehicle could have adverse risks for institutional investors’…
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is promoting the importance of retirement planning and the value of a workplace pension on the third anniversary…
Canadians believe they’ll need, on average, $1.54 million to retire, down from $1.67 million in 2023, according to a new survey by the Bank of…
An advocacy group is calling on Canada’s public pension managers to use their financial heft to more publicly work to reduce climate change as political efforts become…
Capital accumulation plan members who retired in 2024 saw the highest CAP outcomes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is reporting a 3.8 per cent return and net assets of $699.6 billion as at Dec. 31, 2024, compared…
Global pensions assets rose by 4.9 per cent as of December 2024, reaching a record US$58.5 trillion, led by growth in the largest defined contribution…
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadian employees say they want a higher salary for their position, according to a new survey by Robert Half…
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is closing its offices in New York City and Singapore. In an emailed statement to Benefits Canada, AIMCo spokesperson Carolyn…
An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
Employers can help employees maintain harmony in their relationship on Valentine’s Day and beyond through financial wellness programs, says Connie Cooper, associate vice-president of executive financial…
Innovative Medicines Canada is appointing Patrick Hupé as vice-president of government and stakeholder relations. He brings more than 25 years of experience in medical technology…
Large Canadian pension funds can create and capture value in financial markets by achieving scale in strategic markets, vertically integrating parts of the value chain…
More than half (58 per cent) of Canadian workers aged 40 to 60 say financial stress is their No. 1 worry, according to a new…
In 2025, the Association of Canadian Pension Management is focusing on flexible pension plan models amid a backdrop of multiple elections taking place across Canada.…
Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin…