The Law: The Carbon Challenge
Initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project highlight the growing concern about greenhouse gas emissions. Companies and pension fund investors should keep a close eye…
Initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project highlight the growing concern about greenhouse gas emissions. Companies and pension fund investors should keep a close eye…
Plan sponsors are going to great lengths in their benefits plan communications. Prepare to be amazed. With a wider range of options available than ever…
With recent legislation in Ontario and Nova Scotia allowing dental hygienists to practise independently of dentists, what is the impact on employers, insurers and employees?…
EDS Canada was moving from a traditional plan to a flexible benefits plan and needed to get the message across to employees in a positive…
Bell Aliant was created when four telephone companies merged in 1999, each with their own group benefits plan. Given the costs and complexities associated with…
As some governments consider restricting the ability of sovereign wealth funds to invest in their countries’ assets, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is taking…
Best practices and risk management considerations for institutional investors in selecting, evaluating and monitoring custodians. Institutional investors are becoming more concerned with ensuring that their…
As pension funds move into more sophisticated investment strategies, custodians are responding with cutting-edge technology and value-added services that go beyond their traditional offerings. Last…
Move over healthcare—according to a new survey, the environment now tops the list as the most important issue facing Canada. The 10th Annual Healthcare…
William Robson recommends a new solution to an age-old problem. Chances are, you’ve never heard of Edna Parker. But her claim to fame is noteworthy.…
Most employers understand that depression in the workplace costs them in productivity, but a new study shows that even when it comes to direct costs,…
A look at what DB plan sponsors are doing today, and how they can prepare for 2008 and beyond. According to the 2007 ACS/Buck Consultants…
Longevity risk is often overlooked by plan sponsors, but may have a significant impact on plan valuations and funding in the future. A recent Watson…
A plan sponsor’s guide to help members navigate the DC wilderness when transitioning to retirement. Plan sponsors and recordkeepers often focus on helping defined contribution…
Buying an annuity can be a confusing endeavour for plan members. There are two basic types of annuities—term-certain annuities and life annuities—but there are also…
