Why the Fed Is Watching China Closely
The real reason the U.S. avoided a rate hike.
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
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Pension funds to face lower investment returns
Pension funds and retirement savers face a future of decreased investment returns, says a report from the C.D. Howe Institute.
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
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Pension plans see increase in funded deficit
The funded status deficit of American pension plans increased by US$102 billion in the third quarter of 2015, a shift from the previous quarter that…
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:53
Green office buildings deliver more value, income
Improved property performance is strongly correlated to green building certification, a study finds.
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
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Most workers with depression don’t recognize need for treatment
More than half of workers who reported symptoms of depression did not perceive a need for treatment, according to a Centre for Addiction and Mental…
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Remind employees of their achievements
The power of positive thinking works and can make employees happier, reports ProfitGuide.com.
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- October 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
1 in 6 couldn’t handle larger mortgage payments
Nearly one in six Canadians would not be able to handle a $500 increase in their monthly mortgage payments, a new survey from the Bank…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:27
Eckler launches Club Vita Canada
Eckler Ltd. has launched Club Vita Canada Inc. to build on the work already being done by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries to advance the…
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:16
Is traditional asset allocation dead?
Asset class boundaries have blurred and that means investors may need to take a different approach to asset allocation, a Unigestion report says.
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:56
Misconceptions about worker productivity
The obsession with putting in long hours on the job doesn’t mean we’re actually getting much done, reports Maclean's.
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:25
Employers expect rate of increase in healthcare costs to stay low
American employers expect a 4.1% rate of increase in the cost of employer-sponsored healthcare benefits in 2015—the lowest in 15 years but well above inflation.
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
Should saving for your kids’ education trump saving for retirement?
So you want to help your child get a good education…but you also need to make sure you retire on track. Which priority should come…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Do new RRIF rules have GMWB implications?
Many cheered when the federal government lowered the minimum RRIF withdrawals in the 2015 budget, reports Advisor.ca.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:47
Survey finds 56% of Canadian workers reporting reduced productivity due to financial concerns
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024
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Caisse buying 25% stake in U.K. electricity firm, investing in forestland portfolio
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in U.K.-based First Hydro Co. alongside Brookfield Asset Management and…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
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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
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
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