Global growth at weakest since recession
The global economy is in the midst of the two slowest years since the recession, says a new CIBC report that announces the bank has…
- By: Staff
- November 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:10
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68% of Canadians are financially literate: Report
On a global scale, Canada ranks 5th when it comes to the financial literacy. Also ranking high are Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Israel, according to…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:49
The digital age requires a new etiquette for firing people
Firing people is never easy. But as employees are increasingly able to work remotely and communicate with each other in numerous ways online, things get…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
Is our obsession with productivity making us miserable?
Everyone is so obsessed with productivity nowadays that it has become a goal in itself, rather than a journey, argues a story on Quartz. And…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:39
Pigeons can distinguish between malignant and benign breast tissue
Pigeons can be trained to distinguish between malignant and benign tissues from mammogram and histology images shown on monitors. You read that right. Turns out…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:24
Cost of food lifts consumer price index
In October, the consumer price index rose 1% over a year ago due to a rise in the cost of food. Still, lower gas prices…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:22
Sick employees still go to work
You’re sneezing and coughing. You should stay home, but you get up and head into work anyway. That’s what 66% of Canadian employees do, reports…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:51
Pfizer discussing high Allergan break-up fee
Pfizer Inc is said to be discussing a break-up fee of 2 to 3% of the value of its $150 billion possible acquisition of Allergan…
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
Franklin Templeton appoints global ETF head
Franklin Templeton Investments has named Patrick O’Connor as head of Global Exchange Traded Funds. O’Connor will help navigate the active and rules-based ETF landscape. He…
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Fed keeps hinting at December rate hike
U.S. Federal Reserve officials believed last month that the economic conditions needed to trigger the first interest rate hike in nearly a decade could “well…
- By: Associated Press
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:51
Dissenters pressure Greek government before reform vote
Dissenters increased pressure on Greece’s grudgingly pro-reform governing coalition Thursday, hours before an important vote on measures demanded by bailout creditors. A lawmaker in Prime…
- By: Associated Press
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:49
Hedge Funds Post Gains
Hedge funds end 4-month losing streak
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 06:34
Most of Canada’s economy would be unaffected under carbon pricing: Report
Canadians may have been told that carbon pricing is a “job-killing tax on everything” but a new study finds the impact rather underwhelming. The latest…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:01
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