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OSFI’s draft pension cybersecurity standard may lead to duplication, increased risk: ACPM

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ proposed cybersecurity incident reporting standard could unintentionally lead to duplication and increased risk if it doesn’t reflect differences in…

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  • November 9, 2023 November 9, 2023
  • 09:00
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Half of European employers say employees complying with in-person work policies: survey

Just half (52 per cent) of European employers say their employees comply with in-person work policies, according to a new survey by employment law firm…

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  • November 9, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 09:00
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Survey finds 76% of U.S. employees concerned about ability to save for retirement

While more than three-quarters (79 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re satisfied with their employer-sponsored pension plan, 76 per cent say they’re concerned about…

  • By: Staff
  • November 8, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 15:00

PIAC urging feds to open consultation on cessation of real return bonds

The Pension Investment Association of Canada is urging the federal government to open a comprehensive consultation regarding the cessation of real return bonds. In an open…

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  • November 8, 2023 November 7, 2023
  • 09:00

CPP maximum pensionable earnings increasing to $68,500 in 2024

The maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan is increasing to $68,500 in 2024, up from $66,600 in 2023. The employee and employer contribution…

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  • November 8, 2023 January 2, 2024
  • 09:00
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Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings

Under new legislation announced Monday, Ontario employers could soon be required to include salary ranges in job postings and disclose if artificial intelligence is part…

Canadian DB pension plans return -1.99% in third quarter of 2023: report

Canadian defined benefit pension plans generated a median return of negative 1.99 per cent in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BNY Mellon…

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  • November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023
  • 09:00
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Expert panel: How employers can align their benefits plan and DEI strategy

The documentation of formal diversity, equity and inclusion policies and approaches is one of the most significant changes to the Canadian workplace over the last…

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Just 31% of U.S. workers say their employer has asked for input on hybrid, remote working: survey

Just a third (31 per cent) of U.S. employees say their employers has asked for their input on remote and hybrid working arrangements, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2023 November 6, 2023
  • 15:00

BMO providing paid leave top-up to military reservists on deployment, training

The Bank of Montreal is extending paid leave benefits to employees who are reservists with the Canadian Armed Forces. These employees will receive up to…

TD Synnex modernizing benefits plan, supporting plan members’ mental health

TD Synnex Canada is modernizing its employee benefits plan by getting the best value for money while still protecting employees from a mental-health and well-being…

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  • November 6, 2023 November 9, 2023
  • 09:00

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says if Alberta were to quit the Canada Pension Plan it would require a “complex and multi-year process” of negotiating…

Coverage of the 2023 DC Investment Conference

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic three years ago, the global economy has faced a bumpy ride, led by the lingering public health crisis,…

CPPIB appointing Priti Singh as senior managing director, chief risk officer

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Priti Singh (pictured) as senior managing director and chief risk officer. Singh, who most recently served as…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 15:00

Global employers say parental leave, EAPs among most prevalent minimum employee benefits: survey

The most prevalent minimum employee benefits that are offered by multinational companies are employee assistance programs and life insurance (73 per cent), maternity leave (70…

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  • July 19, 2024 July 19, 2024
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Canadian green taxonomy plan could boost institutional investments: PIAC

The establishment of a green and transition taxonomy by the federal government will help provide the confidence and transparency that investors need to make decisions…

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  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 09:00

Canadian pension leaders urging sustainability regulator to modify new disclosure guidelines

In an open letter, leaders from Canada’s biggest pension funds are asking the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board to reconsider a two-year relief period granted to…

  • By: Staff
  • July 18, 2024 July 17, 2024
  • 09:00

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 2% in Q2 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan grew by two per cent during the second quarter of 2024 and nine per…

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  • July 17, 2024 July 17, 2024
  • 15:00

Interest rate cut boosts returns from short-term government bonds, credit: report

Returns from short-term Government of Canada bonds and credit are rising due to the easing of interest rates by the Bank of Canada last month,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 15, 2024 July 15, 2024
  • 15:00