Canada not in a recession, economists say
Canada isn't in a recession, says the C.D. Howe Institute’s Business Cycle Council.
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:54
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State Street to service $22-billion in assets for Mawer
State Street has been appointed by Mawer Investment Management to be the exclusive provider of custody, fund accounting and administration services for their portfolio of…
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Institutional investors favour global macro strategies
Global macro strategies continue to be the most favoured strategy by institutional investors globally, finds Credit Suisse's mid-year hedge fund investor sentiment survey.
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
Provinces update formularies to include Hepatitis C treatments
Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba have all announced that they are adding new generation hepatitis C drug Holkira Pak, to their respective formularies, which also…
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
CUPE slams Fraser Institute report on CPP expansion
A Fraser Institute study that claims CPP expansion could reduce voluntary savings is flawed, says CUPE national president Paul Moist.
- By: Staff
- July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:14
Oscar winner in film about same-sex pension rights
Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore is starring in a film about same-sex pension rights, due to be released later this year.
- By: Staff
- July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:20
Manulife Asset Management hires head currency trader
Manulife Asset Management has hired Jason Fromer as managing director and head currency trader, a new position at the firm.
- By: Staff
- July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:31
McAdam joins Mercer
Grace McAdam has joined Mercer's Toronto office as a principal in its investment consulting business.
- By: Staff
- July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:10
Arrests made in alleged $4-million benefits fraud scheme
Toronto Police have arrested three people over an alleged $4-million benefits fraud scheme directed against the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Manulife.
- By: Staff
- July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:35
Canadians pay down debt first despite retirement concerns
When granted lump sums, such as tax refunds, most people opt to pay off debt, says new data from Edward Jones.
- By: Staff
- July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:42
Canadians expect to be debt-free by 56
On average, Canadians expect to be debt-free by the time they are 56 years old although some Canadians see themselves carrying debt well into their…
- By: Staff
- July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:16
Shanghai Composite Index drops 8.5%
The Shanghai share index fell the most since early 2007 on Monday as Chinese stocks suffered a renewed sell-off despite government efforts to calm the…
- By: Associated Press
- July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:54
Teva to buy Allergan unit, drops Mylan offer
Teva Pharmaceutical has agreed to acquire Allergan's global generic pharmaceuticals business for US$40.5 billion.
- By: Staff
- July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:46
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