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Canada-EU partnership won’t reshape pension rules, experts say

A closer Canada-EU partnership could expand investment opportunities but is unlikely to reshape pensions or plan design anytime soon

Retirement savings aren’t the problem, spending is: BlackRock

Most Canadian plan members feel secure saving for retirement, but only 25 per cent feel ready to spend in it, finds BlackRock research

Plan sponsors judge drug plans on cost, not health outcomes

Only 11% of sponsors grasp how their drug plan affects employee health, iA finds

Four Canadian pension funds join US$3 billion LNG Canada deal

Blackstone-led group takes 49.9% of Mitsubishi’s Kitimat holding company

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

Plan sponsors judge drug plans on cost, not health outcomes

Only 11% of sponsors grasp how their drug plan affects employee health, iA finds

Retirement savings aren’t the problem, spending is: BlackRock

Most Canadian plan members feel secure saving for retirement, but only 25 per cent feel ready to spend in it, finds BlackRock research

Canada-EU partnership won’t reshape pension rules, experts say

A closer Canada-EU partnership could expand investment opportunities but is unlikely to reshape pensions or plan design anytime soon

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!