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Ripsman joins FGP

Ripsman joins FGP

Colin Ripsman has joined Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc. (FGP) as vice-president, institutional client services.

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Shift away from DB widens income gap

Shift away from DB widens income gap

U.S. study looks at economic impact.

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:25
ORPP bill receives royal assent

ORPP bill receives royal assent

Ontario's Bill 56, An Act to require the establishment of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), received royal assent on Tuesday.

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:32
Boomers, gen Xers say traditional retirement is “unrealistic”

Boomers, gen Xers say traditional retirement is “unrealistic”

The vast majority of American baby boomers and generation X believe that the traditional definition of retirement is a “romantic fantasy of the past,” finds…

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:02
Celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

Celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

This week is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, which strives to focus attention on the importance of preventing injury and illness in…

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:39
BoC proposes changes to guard against future crises

BoC proposes changes to guard against future crises

The Bank of Canada is aiming to use lessons learned during the global financial crisis as a way to help cushion the country's own system…

The Co-operators acquires majority of The Edge Benefits

The Co-operators acquires majority of The Edge Benefits

The Co-operators has purchased a majority interest in The Edge Benefits for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Sun Life reports higher Q1 results

Sun Life reports higher Q1 results

Sun Life Financial, citing "solid contributions from all four pillars'' of its business, has reported first-quarter earnings that easily beat estimates and announced a 6%…

5 elements of an effective incentive plan

5 elements of an effective incentive plan

It’s easy to forget that when you’re interviewing potential employees, they’re also assessing you, reports Profit.

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:56
Canadians feel better prepared for retirement

Canadians feel better prepared for retirement

Canadians at all stages of their careers feel they are on track to meet their retirement goals.

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:43
CIBC Mellon’s Linds plans to retire

CIBC Mellon’s Linds plans to retire

CIBC Mellon that David Linds will be retiring from his role as senior vice-president, business development and relationship management on July 1.

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  • May 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:19
Fixed income specialist joins Sprott

Fixed income specialist joins Sprott

Mark Wisniewski has joinied Sprott Asset Management as a senior portfolio manager. Wisniewski is a fixed income specialist with experience in portfolio management and the…

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
Shift away from DB widens income gap

Shift away from DB widens income gap

Reforms that negatively affect pension plan participants and beneficiaries also exacerbate income inequality and hinder economic growth, finds a National Conference on Public Employee Retirement…

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:58

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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…