Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?
Apple’s new timepiece could make people healthier, reports Chatelaine.
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
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Bernanke joins PIMCO
Ben Bernanke, the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, will be serving as a senior advisor to PIMCO, the global investment management firm has…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
The financial worries keeping workers awake at night
More than a third of Canadians surveyed say not having enough money actually keeps them awake at night, finds a poll by Leger for PC…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
CPPIB appoints Walch-Watson
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has appointed Patrice Walch-Watson as its senior managing director and general counsel and corporate secretary, and a member of…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
The case for investing in emerging and frontier markets
Emerging and frontier market stocks are worth investing in, said industry experts at Benefits Canada's Benefits & Pension Summit in Toronto on Monday.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 21:26
Fixed income opportunities in a low-yield environment
Investors have turned to bonds to provide income, liquidity, stability and diversification.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
TBP lessons for DB sponsors
While all existing target-benefit plans (TBPs) in Canada are different, there are common lessons DB plan sponsors can keep in mind if they decide to…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:13
Industry shows support for PRPPs
Canada’s financial services industry showed its support for Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) at the first day of public hearings in Ontario on Monday.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:10
Global Risk Institute chooses CEO
The Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRI) has named Richard Nesbitt as its new president and CEO, effective May 1, 2015.
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:04
4 things to look for when hiring new graduates
As thousands of college and university students enter the workforce, you are faced with an amazing opportunity: hiring a rookie that could turn into an…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:51
Addenda names new CEO
Addenda Capital has appointed Roger J. Beauchemin as president and CEO.
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
How to communicate with DB members
Communicating effectively with DB members and trustees is key for mitigating risk—and this is especially true for communicating critical changes, such as the decision to…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
How pension funds can access infrastructure
Historically, infrastructure has been the domain of larger pension plans, but, as more infrastructure vehicles become available, the asset class has increasingly been attracting the…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:36
How national dental-care, pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees
The Canada Dental Care Plan will help make dental services more accessible for unionized employees who don’t currently have a dental program within their contract,…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 09:00
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
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