News

After budget, pension plan investors should focus on buying 30-year bonds, says BMO exec

After budget, pension plan investors should focus on buying 30-year bonds, says BMO exec

Consultant adds that government has a 'carrot and stick' approach to pension investing

Canada to cut 5,000 public service jobs

Anita Anand announces nationwide cuts in public service positions to save $4.2bn over five years

Canada to cut 5,000 public service jobs

Americans prioritize healthy living over longevity

Survey reveals US preference for quality life with healthcare tech, despite low uptake in prevention

Americans prioritize healthy living over longevity

Ontario Teachers' may sell Amica Senior Lifestyles

Exploring a $5bn sale, Ontario Teachers' weighs options for luxury senior-living firm Amica

Ontario Teachers' may sell Amica Senior Lifestyles

Features

Insurance with a community-first twist

Insurance with a community-first twist

Embracing mutualism for a member-driven future in insurance

Embracing diversity and inclusion to combat obesity stigma in the workplace

Embracing diversity and inclusion to combat obesity stigma in the workplace

How employers can foster a supportive environment for employees living with obesity

Benefits

Americans prioritize healthy living over longevity

Survey reveals US preference for quality life with healthcare tech, despite low uptake in prevention

Pensions

On equal pay day, a call for pensions & plan sponsors to help women

As we discuss pay inequality, there needs to be an understanding of how it impacts women in retirement says director of pension solutions

Investments

Canada's budget 2024: Open banking and pension fund shifts

Federal budget tasks FCAC with open banking, encouraging pension funds to boost domestic investments

Webinars

Inclusivity in Drug Insurance: A Winning Trend for Group Plans

iA Financial Group will address the issue of inclusivity in healthcare, and more specifically in drug insurance. Speakers will provide an overview of key concepts, best practices and current trends in equity, diversity and inclusion.

Rising Pressure: What’s Weighing on Canada’s Pension Industry?

Join us to hear how Canadian asset owners are responding to rising market challenges and the many pressures facing pension plans in Canada.

This educational session will feature speakers from BMO Global Asset Management and Partners Group. In this fireside chat, they will delve into the implications for institutional investors.

Obesity is medically recognized as a chronic disease, but it is often misclassified as a lifestyle condition and many Canadians living with obesity continue to suffer weight stigma and bias. What role can Benefits Advisors and Employers play?

Opinion

Alberta’s CPP threat is hasty and ill-conceived

Editorial: Why leaving a global standard-bearer like CPP invites risk

Alberta’s CPP threat is hasty and ill-conceived

Lessons learned during an investment manager search

Guidance on selecting the right institutional investment manager from recent experience

Lessons learned during an investment manager search

People Moves

Payments Canada shifts leaders amid payment delays

Leadership changes at Payments Canada as it races to launch the overdue Real-Time Rail system

Payments Canada shifts leaders amid payment delays

CIBC Mellon appoints new leadership roles

CIBC Mellon welcomes Richard Anton as CCO and Catherine Thrasher as COO

CIBC Mellon appoints new leadership roles