The final quarter of 2018 was choppy for pension managers’ pooled funds as they posted a median return of negative 5.6 per cent, contributing to the year’s overall median return of negative 2.7 per cent, according to Morneau Shepell Ltd.’s pension performance universe. “The bond market posted a positive return of 1.4 per cent for 2018,” said Jean […]
DB plans see third consecutive quarter of increased solvency levels.
Canadian pensions’ solvency ratio holds steady through Q1.
The union representing workers at U.S. Steel Canada Inc. is cautiously optimistic a proposed acquisition of the company by a U.S.-based holding company will lead to a “good final deal” for retirees at the struggling steelmaker. “We have been in discussions for quite some time with the province and various potential buyers about a restructuring […]