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Vontobel to buy stake in TwentyFour Asset Management

Vontobel to buy stake in TwentyFour Asset Management

Vontobel Asset Management has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in TwentyFour Asset Management LLP, an independent fixed income specialist based in London.

  • By: Staff
  • March 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
Who are Canada’s Wellness Champions?

Who are Canada’s Wellness Champions?

A who’s who of Toronto’s corporate leaders have made the list of finalists for the inaugural Wellness Champions Awards, announced by Thorpe Benefits.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:35
CHCAA raises fraud awareness

CHCAA raises fraud awareness

The Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association (CHCAA) is hoping to raise awareness of the fight against fraud by spreading information to the public.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:31
Business, labour groups divided over ORPP

Business, labour groups divided over ORPP

Business groups believe there will be unintended economic consequences if the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan becomes law, but labour organizations say it doesn’t go far…

Employee Financial Well-Being appoints new president

Employee Financial Well-Being appoints new president

Employee Financial Well-Being has appointed Christopher Cartwright as president, effective immediately.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:47
C.D. Howe Institute appoints de Bever

C.D. Howe Institute appoints de Bever

The C.D. Howe Institute has appointed Leo de Bever as a senior fellow of the institute and a member of its national council.

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:48
Public sector workers earn more, work less: Report

Public sector workers earn more, work less: Report

Private sector workers make up to $8,150 less per year and work up to six hours more each week than someone doing the same job…

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:49
First-of-a-kind genomics project in 22 B.C. pharmacies

First-of-a-kind genomics project in 22 B.C. pharmacies

Personalized medicine is coming to 22 B.C. pharmacies selected from across the province to participate in the first-of-its-kind study, Genomics for Precision Drug Therapy in…

Questrade launches smart beta ETFs

Questrade launches smart beta ETFs

Questrade Wealth Management launched six exchange-traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Canadians pile on more debt

Canadians pile on more debt

Canadians are adding to their debt levels at a dizzying rate, reports MoneySense.

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Japanese pension funds to increase equity allocations

Japanese pension funds to increase equity allocations

Three of Japan's largest public pension funds, which have a combined $313.9 billion in assets, plan to shift more of their assets into equities from…

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:30
Mercer adds new partner

Mercer adds new partner

Ian Cullwick is joining Mercer’s Ottawa office as a partner in its talent business.

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
BNY Mellon settles forex lawsuits for US$714 million

BNY Mellon settles forex lawsuits for US$714 million

Bank of New York Mellon has agreed to pay US$714 million to resolve substantially all of the foreign exchange-related actions currently pending against the company.

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:49

Sounding Board: What employers need to know about CAPSA’s 2024 CAP guideline

After a two-year consultation period, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities released its 2024 guideline for capital accumulation plans in September. With a focus…

Gen Z employees focusing on well-being, flexibility: survey

Eight in 10 generation Z employees say employers have a responsibility to support the psychological (83 per cent) and physical (81 per cent) well-being of…

  • By: Staff
  • October 3, 2024 October 2, 2024
  • 09:00

Quebec class action raising questions over DB pension liability following plan sponsor reorganization

A recent Quebec Superior Court decision has unleashed uncertainty over the liabilities of companies and their directors when a pension deficit appears in the context…

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

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