Inspiration: Perkin’s dedication to improving pensions
Scott Perkin fondly recalls his appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in 2010. The Canadian pension landscape was being shaken by…
Scott Perkin fondly recalls his appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in 2010. The Canadian pension landscape was being shaken by…
Are health-related reports typically available to plan sponsors too complicated or too simple? Do they serve the desired utility as a key decision tool? Given…
The past few decades have brought a significant shift in the Canadian workforce. Two-income families are now the norm. And, as more couples delay having…
On a mission to get up to speed with the government’s plans for pension reform, I did what a typical Web user might do: I…
As the U.S. and eurozone superpowers struggle to right themselves financially, emerging markets (EM) have been a key source of growth for the global economy…
When it comes to workplace wellness programs, the question many employers face is no longer whether they should invest in such initiatives, but rather how…
While many companies have codified a set of values by which to operate, not all are able to articulate those values in a way that…
In Benefits Canada’s 2011 Top 50 DC Plans Report, 46 plans had an increase in assets; this year was not as strong, with only 32…
Every day, almost 1,200 people turn 65 in Canada. That means that more than 400,000 Canadians, on average, will reach retirement age every year between…
The results of Russell Investments’ 2012 Global Survey on Alternative Investing demonstrate a growing demand for alternative assets among institutional investors. Ninety percent of respondents…
The specialty drugs for treating chronic conditions can be miraculously effective, but they come with a high price tag, and plan sponsors are pressured to…
On Sept. 10, 2001, I was enjoying a round of golf near Uxbridge, Ont., with prospective clients from Scandinavia. We had a wonderful day getting…
