Concern about Canadian household debt levels overblown
There is little evidence that Canadian households are being irresponsible in taking on new debt, finds a Fraser Institute study.
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:24
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CIBC Mellon receives award
CIBC Mellon has been named the best sub-custodian in Canada in Global Finance magazine's annual ranking of the World's Best Sub-Custodian Banks for the ninth…
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
Banks fined over forex rigging
Four big banks will pay US$2.5 billion in fines and plead guilty to criminally manipulating the global currency markets going back to 2007.
- By: Staff with files from Associated Press
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:57
CPPIB to sell portion of U.S. cable company
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will receive about US$1.16 billion in cash and promissory notes as its part of a deal that will…
- By: Canadian Press
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
When is it a good idea to de-risk your DB plan?
De-risking is a term we’ve heard often in the last few years, as is liability-driven investing. But, in a sense, neither should be necessary, as…
- By: Don Ezra
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Employers must monitor 401(k) fees, Supreme Court rules
The United States Supreme Court says 401(k) plans must monitor the investment options being offered, reports Bloomberg.
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:43
CPPIB invests in South Korea, Germany
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has entered into two joint ventures in South Korea and Germany.
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Global stock investors expect positive returns in 2015
More than half (58%) of global investors believe their local stock market will post positive returns in 2015, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:28
ESG: Coming to a SIPP near you
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors were always around, but now they’re here to stay. Under the new Ontario Pension Benefits Act (PBA), effective Jan.…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
Do difficult bosses make their employees better?
Coddle your staff won't make them better so don't allow "good enough" to be good enough, Profit columnist Deborah Aarts argues.
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
10 things found on social media that eliminated job candidates
What job seekers post on their social networking profiles can be both a blessing and a curse for their chances of finding employment.
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
How options can provide downside protection
Investors can use options to prevent large downside market declines, said Dino Bourdos, a managing director with TD Asset Management.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:23
Create gender diversity in the workplace
Colleen Johnston didn’t think she was at a disadvantage when she started in the workforce 30 years ago. Diversity was embedded in her philosophy: business…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
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…
- 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
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