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Claims data can be a plan sponsor’s secret weapon, says CEO

Pascale Mapleston of The Benefit Code tells HR leaders at HRFest that quarterly claims reviews can flag workforce health problems before they escalate

Why workplace burnout requires earlier intervention

Occupational therapist Lu Han explains why rest won’t fix burnout and what plan sponsors should do about it

Private-sector pension coverage slides from 35% to one in four

Of covered private-sector workers, 90 percent had a defined benefit plan in 1980, compared with 41 percent in 2023, CD Howe research finds

PSP Investments buys half of home services provider in $1.6 billion deal

Brookfield sells a stake in the platform serving 1.4 million Canadian homes and firms

A wider infrastructure market demands tighter underwriting

How broad expertise creates an edge in active equity investing

TD Asset Management’s Vitali Mossounov and Olivia Goldstein on testing conviction, filtering noise and finding what the market has missed

CIBC GAM builds its institutional edge on connectivity

How CIBC GAM puts institutional clients first through connectivity to drive innovative solutions and investment discipline

Claims data can be a plan sponsor’s secret weapon, says CEO

Pascale Mapleston of The Benefit Code tells HR leaders at HRFest that quarterly claims reviews can flag workforce health problems before they escalate

CPPIB denies fiduciary duty to contributors in climate lawsuit defense

Canada’s largest pension manager argues it owes no fiduciary obligation to the young Canadians suing over climate risk mismanagement, says Shift

Reconciliation bond fund reaches group retirement savings platform

Sunlife becomes the first capital accumulation plan adopter of AlphaFixe Capital’s co-created fixed income strategy for plan members

The Missing Link: How Motivation and Vision Shape Group Retirement Savings Plan Engagement

[Nov 17/26 | 1 PM EST] Desjardins Insurance’s research reveals the motivational barriers to group retirement savings plan engagement – and how to act!

Emerging Markets: A Framework for Canadian Allocators

Emerging markets equities are back on the radar for Canadian institutions seeking growth, diversification and AI‑linked opportunities. Hear Ninety One’s Varun Laijawalla, with moderator Samantha Cleyn, share practical insights on positioning EM in 2026.

The Rising Challenge of Neurological Conditions: Trends, Costs, and Workplace Strategies

This session brings together experts from Beneva to share the latest insights on managing cost of neurological conditions in the workforce. Watch on-demand today!

Bridging Risks and Returns: ESG and Indigenous Reconciliation

Join BMO Global Asset Management’s Responsible Investing team for a webinar on ESG-focused strategies to manage financial risks and opportunities. Learn how responsible investing can support Indigenous communities!