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Paying to support euro currency must be limited to eurozone: Cameron

Paying to support euro currency must be limited to eurozone: Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron laid out his government’s demands for European Union reforms Tuesday, saying a looser “British model of membership” would let him…

EU auditor says bloc should invest its money better

EU auditor says bloc should invest its money better

The independent auditor of the European Union’s books is calling for a “wholly new approach” to the way the EU spends and invests its money.…

Liberals will support oil patch less than Tories, but that’s not bad

Liberals will support oil patch less than Tories, but that’s not bad

The new Liberal government won’t support the energy sector as much as the Conservatives did, but the Canadian economy can still thrive. “The big picture,…

CPPIB and Women in Capital Markets launch internship

CPPIB and Women in Capital Markets launch internship

Women in Capital Markets and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have started an internship for women in undergraduate programs who want to develop…

  • By: Staff
  • November 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Fiera Capital enters Asia-Pacific market

Fiera Capital enters Asia-Pacific market

Fiera Capital Corporation is expanding its distribution reach into the Asia-Pacific market through a partnership with Nissay Asset Management Corporation, the investment management arm of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:09
Global trade slowdown points to risk of worldwide recession

Global trade slowdown points to risk of worldwide recession

A slow-down in international trade could be a harbinger of a new recession for the world’s leading economies, a leading global policy organization warns Monday.…

Tensions resurface over Greek bailout

Tensions resurface over Greek bailout

Greece doesn’t appear to have done enough to convince its European creditors to release the 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) it’s due from its financial…

Providing benefits is a large expense for employers

Providing benefits is a large expense for employers

Spending on employee benefits is a a significant expense for Canadian companies—the average cost of providing benefits for a full-time employee is $8,330. These are…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Will Liberal tax plan help the economy?

Will Liberal tax plan help the economy?

As the Liberals rush to fulfill their headline election vow to siphon more from the rich to give to the middle class, it remains up…

CPPIB’s investment strategy at a glance

CPPIB’s investment strategy at a glance

Edwin Cass, senior vice-president and chief investment strategist for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) spoke about the pension fund’s investment framework at the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Unemployment drops to 7%

Unemployment drops to 7%

The country’s labour force ballooned by 44,400 net jobs last month, thanks to a surge in temporary public-administration work likely generated by the federal election,…

Retirement saving still a worry

Retirement saving still a worry

Worried about saving? You’re not alone.

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
Is your pension plan compliant with B.C.’s new PBSA?

Is your pension plan compliant with B.C.’s new PBSA?

It doesn’t take much to make a B.C. registered pension plan (or a plan registered in another provincial jurisdiction with B.C. members) quickly become non-compliant…

  • November 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30

Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey

Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
  • 09:00

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…

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