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Employees love their jobs but still plan to leave

Employees love their jobs but still plan to leave

Two fifths of employees who are satisfied with their organizations and 51% of those satisfied with their career opportunities are looking to leave, a survey…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
Canadian pension funds, insurers take Manhattan

Canadian pension funds, insurers take Manhattan

Canadian insurers, pension funds and asset managers have spent US$3.85 billion in Manhattan property so far this year, more than double the US$1.97 billion spent…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Markets to be more volatile, says IIAC

Markets to be more volatile, says IIAC

The IIAC says equity and debt markets are expected to exhibit greater volatility, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Canadian ETF industry keeps growing

Canadian ETF industry keeps growing

The Canadian ETF industry has $84 billion in assets under management, an increase of more than 10% compared to the end of 2014, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:20
Democrats seek subpoena of Valeant documents over drug price hikes

Democrats seek subpoena of Valeant documents over drug price hikes

Congressional Democrats are pressing a Republican committee chairman to force a pharmaceutical company to turn over documents tied to price hikes imposed earlier this year.

Tough summer for Canadian pension plans

Tough summer for Canadian pension plans

The health of Canadian pension plans declined sharply in the third quarter due to market volatility and declining bond yields, reports from Aon and Mercer…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:29
BlackRock expands smart beta offering

BlackRock expands smart beta offering

Advisor.ca reports that iShares, the ETF business of Blackrock Asset Management Canada, has launched a suite of iShares FactorSelect ETFs.

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:50
A new way of working

A new way of working

The Edge isn't just the name of U2's lead guitarist, it's also the name of possibly the smartest office space ever constructed.

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
Responsible investment options could improve participation, contribution rates

Responsible investment options could improve participation, contribution rates

Plan participants in the United States believe their retirement plans should offer responsible investment options and having these options would favourably affect their attitudes toward…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Though poorly understood, TFSAs have great benefits

Though poorly understood, TFSAs have great benefits

The annual contribution room for tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) recently went up to $10,000, which means Canadians can now use them to build real wealth,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:05
5 economic goals from the World Bank’s head

5 economic goals from the World Bank’s head

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says growing up as an economic migrant himself shaped his views on many of the major issues he’s tackling…

U.S. drug maker sues Canada for trying to lower the price of the world’s most expensive drug

U.S. drug maker sues Canada for trying to lower the price of the world’s most expensive drug

The maker of Soliris, which treats rare blood diseases, is suing Canada’s drug price watchdog for attempting to bring down the drug’s cost, CBC reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
Manulife may deny reimbursement for some pricey drugs

Manulife may deny reimbursement for some pricey drugs

Earlier this week, Manulife announced it’s changing the way it will evaluate new drugs coming to the market to help plan sponsors contain rising drug…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29

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
  • 15:00

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
  • 15:00

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…

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