Marsh & McLennan Agency buys Vézina
Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) has acquired Vézina, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Montreal, Quebec for an undisclosed amount.
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
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How one employer lets older workers customize their retirement plans
Mercy Health System realized it was going to have a shortage of qualified workers about 10 years ago, reports The Atlantic.
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
New penalties for employers that abuse foreign worker programs
Pierre Poilievre, minister of Employment and Social Development, has announced stiff new consequences for employers who break the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program…
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Greece tries to reopen bailout talks before banks collapse
Greece and its membership in Europe's joint currency faced an uncertain future Monday, with the country under pressure to restart bailout talks with creditors as…
- By: Associated Press
- July 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:25
Canada Life completes LGII acquisition
Great-West Lifeco's European subsidiary, Canada Life Group, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Legal & General International (Ireland) Limited (LGII).
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
Canadian, U.S. ETF flows remain strong
For the fifth month in a row, Canadian ETF flows have topped $1 billion, with all equity categories showing large creations in June, says the…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Manulife to add more than 800 ABMs across Canada
Manulife Bank plans to install about 830 automated banking machines (ABMs) in select Mac's, Couche-Tard and Circle K locations across Canada.
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
CPPIB makes first investment in multi-family real estate
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has acquired a 60% stake in a multi-family rental property from Minto Properties for about $105 million.
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:39
Nova Scotia provides framework for new pension plan designs
Among the numerous changes in Nova Scotia’s new Pension Benefits Act (PBA) and Regulations that took effect on June 1, 2015, is a framework for…
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
Manulife completes reinsurance transaction
Manulife's U.S. division, John Hancock Financial, has successfully completed its reinsurance transaction through which New York Life has assumed, on a reinsurance basis, a net…
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
Global uncertainty hurts pension health
The financial health of Canadian DB pensions declined sharply this week after improving through most of the second quarter, says Aon.
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
Aetna to buy Humana for US$37 billion
Aetna has agreed to acquire rival health insurer Humana for US$37 billion in cash and stock.
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:42
What stops small businesses from offering benefits?
A well-designed group benefits plan can be critical to attracting and retaining the right talent, as well as keeping employees healthy and productive at work.…
- By: Chris Presley
- July 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Truth and Reconciliation: Redbrick educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians
Victoria-based technology company Redbrick is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. Earlier in September, the…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 30, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 09:00
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
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
Feds 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 30, 2024
- 11:00