Mercer names new market growth leader
Eric Hachmer has been appointed the new market growth leader for Mercer Canada.
- By: Staff
- August 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
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September Fed rate hike unlikely; Canada’s rate fate uncertain
The New York Fed’s president has cast doubt over whether the U.S. will raise rates in September.
- By: Staff
- August 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
OSC director to join IGM Financial
Rhonda Goldberg is joining IGM Financial as vice-president, regulatory affairs as of Sept. 15.
- By: Staff
- August 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:59
Companies unprepared if star employees leave
Few employers have backup plans should star performers leave their company.
- By: Staff
- August 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Dow surges 619 points
Canadian and American markets both rose on Wednesday.
- By: Staff with files from Canadian Press
- August 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
Why employers should support workers’ addiction treatment
Addiction and mental health issues are one of the most significant occupational health challenges, reports Profit.
- By: Staff
- August 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:08
IIROC finalizes guidance aimed to reduce volatility
IIROC has published guidance on the establishment and operation of price thresholds by Canadian marketplaces to further reduce short-term, unexplained price volatility and address risks…
- By: Staff
- August 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:43
BlackRock to purchase robo-advisor
BlackRock has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FutureAdvisor, a robo-advisory firm.
- By: Staff
- August 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:16
Implications of the voluntary CPP for employers
When Minister of Finance Joe Oliver announced in May that the federal government would consider allowing voluntary contributions to CPP, the financial community was caught…
- By: Jean-Pierre Laporte
- August 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 17:27
Sun Life to buy Assurant unit: Report
Sun Life Financial is in discussion to purchase Assurant’s employee benefits division, reports Bloomberg News.
- By: Staff
- August 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:41
North American markets mixed
The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index was showing a triple-digit gain in early trading Tuesday as markets around the world rebounded from the previous day's…
- By: Staff with files from Canadian Press
- August 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
China cuts interest rates
China has cut interest rates for fifth time in nine months in a new effort to shore up slowing economic growth.
- By: Associated Press
- August 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:53
How to nudge people to make better benefits decisions
You’ve probably heard of using behavioural economics to encourage people to make better investment decisions, but can it apply to health and wellness decisions, too?…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- August 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
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