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Changes to TFSAs, RRIFs coming

Changes to TFSAs, RRIFs coming

There weren’t many surprises in the 2015 federal budget, which includes changes to TFSA contribution limits and the amount seniors will be required to withdraw…

Pay attention to managers’ mental health

Pay attention to managers’ mental health

The effect of mental illness on employees has been well studied but not on managers, reports Canadian Business.

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:18
U.S. retirement confidence rises

U.S. retirement confidence rises

American workers and retirees are expressing higher confidence about their ability to afford retirement this year, even though there is little sign they are taking…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:09
Role of DC plans underestimated

Role of DC plans underestimated

DC pension plans will continue to play an important role in providing retirement security for many years to come, says Morneau Shepell chief actuary Fred…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
Teva makes unsolicited bid for Mylan

Teva makes unsolicited bid for Mylan

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has made an unsolicited takeover offer to buy rival Mylan Pharmaceuticals for US$40 billion.

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Plans to increase TFSA limit come under fire

Plans to increase TFSA limit come under fire

Liberal and New Democrat politicians are criticizing the government’s plans to increase TFSA contribution room, a move expected in the 2015 Budget.

Northern Trust Canada adds new board director

Northern Trust Canada adds new board director

Douglas Nowers has joined the board of directors for Northern Trust Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:51
Top 5 job interview deal breakers

Top 5 job interview deal breakers

Checking a smartphone isn't a smart move during a job interview because it's the top way for a person to blow their chances with a…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Budget could change RRIF withdrawal rules

Budget could change RRIF withdrawal rules

The Conservative government is expected to court the support of older Canadians in next week's federal budget with a number of measures aimed at demonstrating…

Active managers continue to lag index

Active managers continue to lag index

How did Canadian active managers do last year?

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Caisse to buy stake in Cirque du Soleil

Caisse to buy stake in Cirque du Soleil

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is part of a private equity group that plans to buy Cirque du Soleil.

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
How to be more productive at work

How to be more productive at work

Can being healthier actually make you perform better at work?

Mental health treatment needed in high-stress jobs

Mental health treatment needed in high-stress jobs

Better mental health screenings for pilots are being called for following the crash after last month's Germanwings plane crash, reports The Atlantic.

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:46

Canadian institutional investors allocating 3% to domestic equities: report

Canadian institutional investors are allocating only three per cent of their funds to domestic equities, according to a new study from London-based think thank New…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
  • 15:00

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,…

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…

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