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Teachers’ plan sponsors to partially restore inflation protection

Teachers’ plan sponsors to partially restore inflation protection

The Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF) and the Government of Ontario, joint sponsors of the $154.5 billion Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, will use a portion of…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:19
Cancer cases expected to jump 40% by 2030

Cancer cases expected to jump 40% by 2030

The number of new cancer cases in Canada is expected to rise about 40% in the next 15 years, according to a new report.

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
Ontario passes PRPP legislation

Ontario passes PRPP legislation

Ontario has passed the Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP) Act, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:44
Ottawa considers voluntary CPP expansion

Ottawa considers voluntary CPP expansion

The Harper government says it will explore giving people the option to pump more of their earnings into the Canada Pension Plan to boost their…

Multi-factor ETFs bring better returns—and risks

Multi-factor ETFs bring better returns—and risks

This year, the fastest-growing strategy in the realm of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been the use of multi-factor models. This strategy—which provides simultaneous exposure to…

Liquid alternative strategies fund introduced

Liquid alternative strategies fund introduced

Franklin Templeton Investments has introduced its first multi-manager, liquid alternative strategy in Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:13
New addition at Signature Global Asset Management

New addition at Signature Global Asset Management

Allan MacLean-Howard has joined Signature Global Asset Management as vice-president, asset allocation and risk management.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

Canadians will now be rewarded for good health behaviour through Green Shield Canada's (GSC) Change4Life health portal.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Higher TFSA limit prompts some Canadians to save more

Higher TFSA limit prompts some Canadians to save more

Twenty-seven percent of Canadians plan to contribute more annually to their tax-free savings account (TFSA) following the federal government's decision to increase the annual contribution…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:33
How to cope with low interest rates

How to cope with low interest rates

What’s an investment manager to do in a low interest rate environment?

Gen Xers most financially vulnerable

Gen Xers most financially vulnerable

Among the four generations, generation X Americans have the poorest financial habits.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:05
Future retirees worried about health, money

Future retirees worried about health, money

A report finds the major concerns of Canadians approaching retirement include health and fitness, having enough money, market volatility and inflation levels in that order.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
CalPERS announces infrastructure partnership

CalPERS announces infrastructure partnership

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) announced a A$1 billion Asia-Pacific infrastructure partnership with Australia-based QIC, one of Australia's largest institutional investment managers.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:35

Remote working opportunities shaped by employees’ location, commuting times: report

While Canadian employees are settling into new remote working patterns, regional disparities reveal different experiences across the country, according to a new report by the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2024 October 1, 2024
  • 15:00

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…

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…