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Aegon to buy Mercer’s U.S. DC recordkeeping business

Aegon to buy Mercer’s U.S. DC recordkeeping business

Aegon, through an affiliate of its Transamerica unit, has reached an agreement to acquire Mercer's American DC administration book of business for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Teachers’ expands London office

Teachers’ expands London office

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is increasing its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the expansion of its London office.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Employers struggling to fill in-demand positions

Employers struggling to fill in-demand positions

Unable to find candidates with the skills they need, many employers are struggling to fill sought-after positions. Fifty percent of employers feel there is a…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Shift to DC hasn’t reduced retirement savings

Shift to DC hasn’t reduced retirement savings

Many commentators assert that people are saving less for retirement as a result of the shift from DB to DC plans.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:24
Workers use retirement savings for emergencies

Workers use retirement savings for emergencies

Thirty million Americans tapped their retirement savings for an emergency within the past year, a Bankrate.com report finds.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:54
Former VW CEO may get US$32-million pension

Former VW CEO may get US$32-million pension

Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen's former CEO, amassed a US$32 million pension before he stepped down on Wednesday, Bloomberg News reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Canadians invest conservatively

Canadians invest conservatively

Canadians are playing it safe when it comes to investing.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
ETFs in times of extreme stress

ETFs in times of extreme stress

August 24 was a bad day for some equity ETFs.

  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:13
Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

Businesses scared of ORPP’s economic impact

More clarity is needed says coalition.

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:09
Not saving money is top financial stressor

Not saving money is top financial stressor

When it comes to money, there is no shortage of financial stressors keeping Canadians up at night even though the majority think they have their…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Majority of Canadians uncertain about retirement finances

Majority of Canadians uncertain about retirement finances

With Canada’s long-cherished retirement safety net seeming less sturdy all the time, a study suggests 56% of Canadians have doubts about their ability to afford…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:24
Why do money managers use derivatives?

Why do money managers use derivatives?

Many retail mutual funds and ETFs use derivatives. For insights into the roles played by these instruments, Advisor.ca spoke with Steve Hawkins, CIO and co-CEO…

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
OAS benefit amounts to increase

OAS benefit amounts to increase

Employment and Social Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for October to December 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34

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