Hedge funds more transparent, better managed than in the past
The hedge fund industry has made a great deal of progress over the past 20 or so years, says Chris Addy, president and CEO of…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
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ORPP opposition builds
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of major Ontario employers are calling on the provincial government to broaden its definition of a…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Responsible investing can lead to better returns
Responsible Investing (RI) is not just good for the environment, the community and corporate governance. It can also provide investors better returns, reduced volatility, lower…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Benefits Canada staffer wins PMAC Award
The staff at Benefits Canada congratulates associate editor Craig Sebastiano on his PMAC Award for Excellence in Investment Journalism.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
7 ways to look at voluntary CPP contributions
Last week, the federal government said it'd consider allowing Canadians to make voluntary contributions to the CPP. There are at least seven potential issues that…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
Judge awards $15 billion to Quebec smokers
In a ruling described as "historic'' by one lawyer, a Quebec judge has ordered three major cigarette companies to pay $15 billion to smokers in…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
CPPIB goes shopping in Spain
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Intu Properties are forming a joint venture to jointly own Puerto Venecia shopping centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:20
SHEPP appoints CIO
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP) has appointed Janet Julé as its chief investment officer (CIO) effective Aug. 1.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Institutional investors want action on climate change
CEOs from 120 institutional investors have signed an open letter to G7 finance ministers urging them to support the inclusion of a long-term emissions reduction…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
How the ‘Internet of Things’ is changing the way we live and work
Is it going to rain today? Your umbrella glows brightly to say yes, you’re going to need it later. Forgot to take your blood pressure…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:24
How to ask your insurance provider about cyber security
You probably remember the headlines earlier this year when Anthem, the second biggest U.S. health insurance company, suffered a massive data breach. Hackers stole the…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:18
Benefits Canada News
Quick hits
For more on the current state of Canada’s DB plans, check out our 2015 Top 100 Pension Funds Report Health Byte Drink Up! Ignore all…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
How to cut back benefits without making employees mad
The cost of prescription drugs has been rising fast. Driven by novel and improved treatments for illnesses such as hepatitis C and cancer, fewer drugs…
- By: Charles-Antoine Villeneuve
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 14:29
ICPM celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices
The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 11:00
93% of Canadian employees say honest work environment essential to employer’s success: survey
The vast majority (93 per cent) of Canadians agree a work environment that allows employees to be honest is essential to their company’s success, with…
- By: Sadie Janes
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
Survey finds 47% of working mothers say transition, communication plan could improve maternity leave
Half (47 per cent) of Canadian working mothers say an overall transition and communication plan would have improved their transition to maternity leave and return…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
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