Greek Pensioners: “We can’t live on 300 euros”
Greek pensioners take to streets ahead of expected cuts
- By: Associated Press
- November 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:30
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Greek pensioners take to streets ahead of expected cuts
More than 2,000 pensioners chanting “We can’t live on 300 euros” marched through central Athens Thursday to protest plans by the country’s left-wing government to…
- By: Associated Press
- November 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Most Canadians don’t have a budget
Many Canadians can improve their financial well-being simply by following a budget, says a report by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Though 93% of…
- By: Staff
- November 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
Did the Liberals really inherit a deficit?
“We wanted to show this is the situation that we’ve inherited,” said finance minister Bill Morneau on November 20 after tabling the new Liberal government’s…
- By: Andy Blatchford, Canadian Press
- November 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
Domestic violence is an issue for many Canadian employers: report
The majority of Canadian companies — particularly those in finance, insurance, food services, retail and high tech — have had to protect an employee who’s…
- By: Staff
- November 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Canadian education doesn’t teach the skills that boost growth: CIBC
Canada’s post-secondary institutions are not producing enough graduates with the right skills to drive future economic growth, warns the head of one of the country’s…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:39
Investors eye health-care real estate
As aging baby boomers fuel growing demand for health-care services, investors, including pension plans, are increasingly turning their attention to medical office buildings, a niche…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:29
Alberta could net $3B per year through carbon tax
Alberta’s NDP government is facing accusations that the broad guidelines for its multibillion-dollar proposed carbon tax will change that tax from a climate-fighting levy into…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
CPPIB announces new senior appointment
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has appointed Mary Sullivan as senior managing director and chief talent officer. Sullivan has worked in human resources…
- November 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:16
CPPIB teams with private equity to take over Petco
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is teaming with a private equity group in a US$4.6-billion takeover Petco Animal Supplies Inc., a California-based specialty…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
FTSE Russell appoints Ray Desai
Ray Desai has been appointed asset owner senior relationship manager for Canada with FTSE Russell.
- By: Staff
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
Liberals inherit $3-billion deficit
The new Liberal government says the federal books passed down from the Conservatives are on track to drive the country billions of dollars deeper in…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Pfizer, Allergan reach deal, creating the biggest drugmaker by sales
Pfizer and Allergan are joining in the biggest buyout of the year, a US$160-billion stock deal that will create the world’s largest drugmaker. It’s also…
- By: Associated Press
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling retiring in 2025
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…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 11:00
How are Canadian DB pension plan sponsors making use of surplus funds amid positive funded status environment?
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 26, 2024 September 25, 2024
- 11:00
Gov’t seeking feedback on solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated DB pension plans
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…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 11:00
CalPERS CEO pay reaching US$1.2M due to investment performance boost: report
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…
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 15:00
AIMCo making key appointments to executive team as CIO steps away from role
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…
- By: Staff
- September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 15:00
Expert panel: The different pathways to pursuing a total portfolio approach
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…
- By: Sebastien Betermier
- September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 11:00