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Half of U.S. workers say rising costs, financial crises impacting retirement savings: survey

Roughly half of U.S. employees say rising costs (49 per cent) and recent financial crises (46 per cent) have caused them to reduce or stop…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 15:00

HOOPP recognizes Canadian property managers for climate leadership

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is recognizing the property managers of nine Canadian buildings among the winners of its Leadership in Environmental Advancement Program…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 12:00

Caisse appointing Yana Watson Kakar as head of Americas

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Yana Watson Kakar as managing director and head of Americas. In the new role, she’ll be…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
  • 09:00

Survey finds 50% of employees can’t completely disconnect from work while on vacation

Just half (50 per cent) of employees say they’re able to completely disconnect from work while on vacation, according to a new survey by the Harris…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Seven important questions as pandemic moves into endemic phase

In three short years, the relationship between Canadian employers and employees has changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on health, finances…

Coverage of the 2023 Global Investment Conference

On April 12-14, a group of defined benefit pension plan sponsors, asset managers and academics gathered at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia for…

2023 GIC coverage: Saving the global economy from conventional thinking

If Irish economist David McWilliams is to be believed, overconfident fools are tampering with the global economy. “If I were an American, Canadian or —…

2023 GIC coverage: A look at aviation leasing’s value proposition

“There are 30,000 jets out there flying around right now,” said James McManus, managing director of Alliance Bernstein CarVal, during the Canadian Investment Review‘s 2023…

2023 GIC coverage: Never say ‘never bonds’ again

“I’m here to convince you that fixed income is back as an attractive asset class,” said Benoit Anne, lead strategist of the investment solutions group…

2023 GIC coverage: New market regime shining on international equities

“There’s a new market regime in 2023,” said Justin Thomson, chief investment officer and head of international equity at T. Rowe Price, during the Canadian…

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2023 GIC coverage: The good, the bad and the ugly sides of regime shifts

“Let me start by pointing out the obvious: the last few years have been exhausting,” said Mina Krishnan, multi-asset portfolio manager at Schroders, during a…

2023 GIC coverage: How Simon Fraser University is divesting global equities of fossil fuels

In December 2021, Simon Fraser University announced the global equity portfolios for its non-pension related funds — valued at $450 million — would divest from…

2023 GIC coverage: Overcoming liquidity challenges in private market allocations

“Investing in private markets comes with its fair share of challenges,” said Rémi Tétreault, director of client solutions at Trans-Canada Capital, during the Canadian Investment…

Majority of Canadian employees recognize link between financial well-being, mental health: report

Nearly all (95 per cent) Canadian employees recognize their financial situation significantly impacts their personal well-being and 92 per cent of human resources leaders agree,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2024 July 22, 2024
  • 09:00

City of Philadelphia employees ordered back to office 5 days per week

The City of Philadelphia is ordering all 26,000 municipal employees back to the office five days per week, according to a report by National Public…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 15:00

32% of employers say minimum wage hikes result in increased wages across their company: survey

A third (32 per cent) of Canadian employers say mandatory minimum wage hikes result in increased wages across the entire company, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2024 July 19, 2024
  • 09:00

CPPIB appointing Priti Singh as senior managing director, chief risk officer

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Priti Singh (pictured) as senior managing director and chief risk officer. Singh, who most recently served as…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 15:00

Canadian green taxonomy plan could boost institutional investments: PIAC

The establishment of a green and transition taxonomy by the federal government will help provide the confidence and transparency that investors need to make decisions…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 09:00

Canadian pension leaders urging sustainability regulator to modify new disclosure guidelines

In an open letter, leaders from Canada’s biggest pension funds are asking the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board to reconsider a two-year relief period granted to…

  • By: Staff
  • July 18, 2024 July 17, 2024
  • 09:00