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The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by Mercer. Its annual retirement readiness barometer analyzed the impact of two key innovations — variable payment life annuities and exposure to alternative investments like private markets — alongside p...

As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in. “I think founders know [what] they’re getting into with us,” said Jinzi Zheng, managing director of portfolio value creation at CPP Investments, during a panel discussion at the University of […]

Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S., effective July 20, 2026. Based in New York, she’ll oversee the strategic leadership, performance and growth of Oxford’s U.S. business, which manages approximately US$19 billion in assets and accounts for [&...

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been more important than ever for employers to prioritize employees mental-health needs. However, despite efforts to invest heavily in workplace mental...

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available wellness offerings, says Anna Fisher, the organization’s health and wellness director. “The [Workplace Benefits Awards] are a big deal to us, because they give us a moment to pause and […]