Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Why pensions & institutions should consider liquidity cost in private assets

Principal at fixed income asset manager offers a view on liquidity issues that could impact the returns profile that many asset managers see in alts

OMERS' UK investment could be nationalized

OMERS could lose its investment as the UK government considers taking Thames Water back into public ownership

CPPIB discusses CPP's future amid Alberta's exit consideration

CPPIB officials address Alberta's potential departure from CPP in a public meeting, highlighting plan strengths

New federal group to boost pension fund investments in Canada

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz will head a group focused on increasing Canadian pension funds' local investments

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

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

What can plan sponsors learn from obesity drug trends?

New research from DBRS Morningstar finds insurers balancing high upfront cost against potential for long-term savings from GLP-1 drugs

CAAT pension plan achieves robust growth in 2023

CAAT Pension Plan's latest report reveals strong results, displaying a significant expansion and security for Canadian retirees

Why pensions & institutions should consider liquidity cost in private assets

Principal at fixed income asset manager offers a view on liquidity issues that could impact the returns profile that many asset managers see in alts

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.

Private Markets: The New Traditional Asset Class

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.

Rethinking Obesity: Looking Beyond the Scale

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?