People Watch: On the move in August
Here's a look at the people on the move in August 2015.
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:01
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Women face gender pension gap
In both developed and developing economies, the risk of poverty in old age falls disproportionately on women, the Financial Times reports.
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:27
Bank of Canada keeps rate steady
The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate on hold at 0.5% and says the resource sector continues to adjust to lower prices…
- By: Canadian Press with files from Advisor.ca
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:16
IFIC dislikes voluntary CPP
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) isn't in favour of a voluntary CPP.
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:09
Pension funds need to consider climate change risks: Study
Climate change is one of the biggest risks faced by Canadian pension plans and plan managers may be forced into taking public stands to fulfil…
- By: Canadian Press
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
Caisse reduces stake in Quebecor Media
Quebecor is spending $500 million cash to further reduce the Caisse de depot's stake in the media conglomerate, 15 years after they joined forces for…
- By: Canadian Press
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
Investors launch sustainability benchmark for infrastructure
A group of global institutional investors, including AIMCo, APG, CalPERS, and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, representing US$1.5 trillion, have announced the launch of GRESB Infrastructure,…
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
Canadian pension funds’ market value rises
The market value of Canadian employer-sponsored pension funds totalled $1.6 trillion at the end of the first quarter, up 6.9% from the fourth quarter of…
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:13
Companies cautious with salary increases
Faced with economic challenges and the decline in commodity prices, Canadian organizations continue to be cautious with salary increases in 2016.
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:59
Canadians postpone retirement
Canadians are continuing to live paycheque to paycheque and are not saving enough, causing many to delay their retirement for several years, a survey finds.
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Teachers’ appoints Butler
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has appointed Charley Butler to the position of vice‐president, member experience and innovation.
- By: Staff
- September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:54
Liberals pledge to reform EI system
The federal Liberals are promising sweeping changes to the employment insurance system, including a reduction in premiums that won’t cut as much as what the…
- By: Canadian Press
- September 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
What’s missing in a job description
A poor job description can cost you the interest of a great candidate, reports Profit.
- By: Staff
- September 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
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…
- 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