Archives February 2013

February 2013

Benefits Canada News

In a world witnessing the migration of economic power and opportunity, emerging and frontier markets around the world have become an established component of an…

As eurozone nations continue to struggle with debt, many predict that emerging markets will continue to outperform developed markets in 2013. Brazil, Mexico, Russia and…

It’s generally accepted in the retirement industry that the more informed and educated the participants, the more engaged they will be in a company’s retirement…

Capital accumulation plans

As eurozone nations continue to struggle with debt, many predict that emerging markets will continue to outperform developed markets in 2013. Brazil, Mexico, Russia and…

It’s generally accepted in the retirement industry that the more informed and educated the participants, the more engaged they will be in a company’s retirement…

Governance/legislation

After posting strong returns in the mid-2000s following the tech bubble, the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Pension Plan was hit hard in…

Defined benefit pensions

As eurozone nations continue to struggle with debt, many predict that emerging markets will continue to outperform developed markets in 2013. Brazil, Mexico, Russia and…

After posting strong returns in the mid-2000s following the tech bubble, the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Pension Plan was hit hard in…

Pensions at the dinner table, recalls Jane Ambachtsheer of her early years spent with her father, Keith Ambachtsheer, president and founder of KPA Advisory Services…

With all the macro issues that hang over the markets—the European Union’s sovereign debt crisis, China’s industrial slowdown and the limping U.S. economy—it’s easy to…

A whole new regulatory environment is taking shape for banks and near-bank financial institutions. The new liquidity and risk management rules, which came into force…

Health benefits

Sick? Take a pill...or several. Canadians rely on medication to make them well when they are ill—and, for some people, to stay healthy. The medical…

The effects of plan design are far-reaching. The following excerpt from the conference panel discussion, moderated by Suzanne Lepage, private health plan strategist, Suzanne Lepage…

When choosing an employee and family assistance program (EFAP) provider, employers often start by considering several factors, including services offered, available resources, organizational fit and…

Stress is a necessary and important part of life, but prolonged periods of high stress levels can lead to distress—a risk factor for all forms…

Uncategorized

The effects of plan design are far-reaching. The following excerpt from the conference panel discussion, moderated by Suzanne Lepage, private health plan strategist, Suzanne Lepage…