Normandin Beaudry is partnering with MBWL International, a joint venture between U.K.-based Barnett Waddingham, U.S.-based Milliman Inc. and Germany-based Lurse. This new partnership will enable Normandin Beaudry to extend its total rewards consulting services to Canadian companies with cross-border requirements, according to a press release, which noted the consultancy will join as an equal partner. […]
Navacord Corp. is partnering with Belay Advisory, an Edmonton- and Calgary-based benefits consulting and wealth advisory firm. “We were drawn to Navacord because of their decentralized model that fosters strong entrepreneurial spirit, which has always been a cornerstone of our success at Belay,” said John Goode, a partner at Belay Advisory, in a press release. […]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is acquiring BCHR Holdings — also known as Buck — for US$660 million. Through the agreement, Gallagher will expand its retirement, benefits and human resources consulting services in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a press release, which noted Buck currently has 2,300 employees across these markets. Read: […]
The Pension Investment Association of Canada is urging the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to ensure its guidance on pension investment risk management is flexible enough to be appropriate for plans of all sizes. In an open letter, PIAC chair Sean Hewitt addressed 15 points posed by the OSFI to the pension investment sector related […]