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Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing

Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing

Responsible investment (RI)—integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment selection and management—is becoming mainstream.

  • By: Deb Abbey
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:26
Editorial: The DC industry should refocus its efforts

Editorial: The DC industry should refocus its efforts

Earlier this year, Benefits Canada hosted its annual DC Plan Summit. As part of the agenda, Ole Settergren from the Swedish Pension Agency talked about…

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

Need to get reimbursed for your chiropractic appointment this morning? No problem: your healthcare provider can submit your claim electronically right after your visit. Or…

Breakdown: Our glossary of Internet acronyms

Breakdown: Our glossary of Internet acronyms

So you just received a text or email from your young co-worker, and it's full of acronyms you don’t understand. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!…

Ontario slams voluntary CPP proposal

Ontario's Liberal government is slamming the federal Conservatives' proposed expansion to voluntary pension contributions as "playing politics'' with people's retirement.

Older Canadians share financial lessons 


Older Canadians share financial lessons 


Almost six out of 10 older Canadians experienced a major life event that challenged their prior financial plans, finds an OSC survey.

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:57
Hackers attack Japan’s pension system

Hackers attack Japan’s pension system

More than one million cases of personal data were leaked after Japan's pension system was hacked, reports Reuters.

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
Teachers’ completes acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies

Teachers’ completes acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has completed the acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies, a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies that previously operated as Infiltrator Systems, Inc.

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:25
New addition at People Corporation

New addition at People Corporation

Jamie Martin has joined People Corporation as a consultant in its group retirement solutions division.

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
How big data can influence health

How big data can influence health

The rise of big data means information is coming into organizations in greater volume, variety and velocity than ever before.

Ontario proposes changes to workplace legislation

Ontario proposes changes to workplace legislation

Ontario has introduced legislation to amend three separate acts affecting workers.

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:41
Why investors need to worry about schrumpfende gesellschaft

Why investors need to worry about schrumpfende gesellschaft

Demography is becoming a headwind rather than a tailwind, said Erik Weisman, investment officer and portfolio manager, fixed income, with MFS Investment Management, at this…

6 tips for dealing with a difficult employee

6 tips for dealing with a difficult employee

A difficult coworker can ruin an office for an entire team, reports Profit.

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07

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…

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…

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…