46 h. ago The gold market is too important to be left to private clubs

The institutions underpinning the trading and storage of the precious metal remain opaque and under-regulated

Economics

52 h. ago ‘Significant crisis’: Number of violent incidents reported in Ontario’s schools grows

New data obtained by Global News reveals the rate of violence reported in Ontario's schools is growing, up almost 80 per cent compared to 2018-19.

Society

4 d. ago Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund Is Hiring as Assets Balloon

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, one of the world’s largest retirement funds, is about to increase its unusually small staff as the assets it oversees balloon.

Politics

5 d. ago Empower Survey Reveals Growing Advisor Support for Private Market Investments in Retirement Plans

While diversification and return potential drive interest, 2/3 say greater ERISA/regulatory clarity is needed GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — A new survey today from Empower uncovers significant advisor interest in bringing private market investments into defined contribution portfolios. Empower’s July 2025 survey of financial advisors found that 68% already utilize private market investments—including private equity, private […]

Other

7 d. ago Mentzelopolous yet to be interviewed in Alberta's delayed procurement probe

The province's investigation, led by a retired Manitoba judge, was to have been completed by June 30 but has been delayed until October

Other

8 d. ago Empower Applauds Executive Order Supporting Broader Investment Access in 401(k) Plans

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Empower today expressed strong support for a new executive order directing the Department of Labor (DOL) to reevaluate guidance around alternative asset investments in retirement plans and work with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Treasury Department to explore expanded access to a broader range of asset classes—including private […]

Transport

4 w. ago Calgary led resale growth for past 3 years, now it's Edmonton's turn

The RPS-Wahi House Price Index reveals a trend of Calgary price growth slowing while remaining robust for Edmonton.

Other

4 w. ago Pacific Shoring, a Palm Peak Capital Portfolio Company, Completes the Acquisition of Prospan Shoring

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Palm Peak Capital (“Palm Peak”), a private equity firm investing in lower-middle market companies, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Pacific Shoring Products, LLC (“Pacific Shoring”) has acquired Prospan Shoring (“Prospan”). Located in Bensenville, IL, Prospan introduced aluminum pneumatic vertical shoring and vehicle stabilization products in 1984 and has […]

Economics