In 2016, Manulife will start offering free HR support services to its group benefits clients with two to 399 employees. Eligible employers will have access…
The Canadian economy shed 35,700 jobs in November to reverse a rise in temporary work likely generated by October’s federal election, Statistics Canada said Friday.…
The global economy continues to drive employers to send their employees abroad. But you, as the employer, need to have a solid plan in place…
Many managers still subscribe to the idea that negative feedback will motivate employees to prove themselves and do better next time, but the evidence doesn’t…
Canadian ETF flows were solid in November, with domestic and U.S. equity funds leading the pack, says the latest ETF report from National Bank’s Daniel…
Panellists at Benefits Canada’s Face-to-Face Drug Plan Management conference earlier this week called for rational, effective cost-cutting measures to ensure benefits plan sustainability. There was…
Pension systems still feel effects of financial crisis
Fiera Capital has been named Global Equity Manager of the Year in the U.K. as part of the 2015 Professional Pensions Investment Awards, sponsored by…
Sun Life Financial and Aditya Birla Nuvo, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, have agreed for Sun Life to increase its ownership in Birla…
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen tells Congress that economic conditions are falling into place for policymakers to raise interest rates when they meet in two…
Will there be more employees working abroad on assignment next year? It seems so. More than half (56%) of multinational companies expect to increase their…
Pension systems remain under strain in many countries amid slow economic growth and moves by governments to shore up financial stability in the wake of…
One of the smartest ways to fight global warming is putting a price on carbon dioxide pollution, some key world leaders at the international climate…
Jeff Wendling, president and chief executive officer at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, will be retiring in 2025 after more than 25 years with…
With many Canadian defined benefit pension plans in a strong funded position, plan sponsors, particularly those with unionized workforces, are increasingly discussing the use of…
The federal government is currently seeking recommendations about its plan to introduce solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. Under the government’s…
Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than…
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing two of its investment leaders to new executive roles, effective immediately, as Marlene Puffer steps away from her…
The total portfolio approach is gaining interest as a new investing strategy for pension funds and other asset owners, but its novel status may be…