bcIMC posts 14.2% return for 2015
The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) has posted an annual combined pension return, net of costs, of 14.2% for the 2015 fiscal year. Read:…
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:58
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German parliament approves Greek bailout plan
German lawmakers voted Friday overwhelmingly in favour of the new bailout plan for Greece after Chancellor Angela Merkel argued that the cash-strapped country would face…
- By: Associated Press
- July 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
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Ottawa won’t co-operate on ORPP
Finance Minister Joe Oliver is telling Ontario the federal government will not co-operate in any way with the province's move to create its own pension…
- By: Canadian Press
- July 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
The rise of financial robo-advisors
Could robo-advisors be the nudge plan sponsors need to offer members investment advice?
- By: Brooke Smith
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Federal government aims to streamline PRPP oversight
The federal government has launched a public comment period for an agreement intended to streamline the oversight of pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs).
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:28
Greece gets promise of first loan, relief for banks
Greece got a triple dose of good news on Thursday, when creditors agreed to open talks on a third bailout package, to give the country…
- By: Associated Press
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- 12:04
What your employees aren’t telling you
A study suggests that your staff may hiding their problems and frustrations from you, reports Profit.
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
Experts split on rate cut’s impact
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada lowered its target for the overnight rate to 0.5%. In the past few weeks, economists were split on whether…
- By: Katie Keir
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- 10:42
UBC outsources pension administration
The University of British Columbia pension administration office has entered into a co-administration model with Sun Life.
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
The Tragedy of Greece
Greece's catch-22: a toxic deal or a disorderly exit.
- July 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 18:19
Feds want to join pharmaceutical alliance
Health Minister Rona Ambrose has penned a sharply-worded letter calling for the provinces and territories to co-operate with the feds to help slash the cost…
- By: Canadian Press
- July 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:49
Dollar sinks, TSX rises after BoC rate cut
The Canadian dollar plunged Wednesday to a post-recession low after the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate and lowered its economic forecast.
- By: Staff with files from wire services
- July 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:05
Yellen says rate hike likely this year
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sees a number of encouraging signs that the economy is reviving after a brutal winter and says if the improvements…
- By: Associated Press
- July 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:42
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
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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
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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…
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