Canadians remain confused about saving for retirement
Many Canadians don’t know how much they will need to save for retirement on their own and to what extent they should rely on government…
- By: Staff
- November 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
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Canadians worry about finances
The majority of Canadians (79%) aren’t confident they’ll achieve their financial goals, finds a study by Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC). Further, just 18% say…
- By: Staff
- November 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:59
Actuaries call for pension reform
Canada’s governments should act now to reform the Canada Pension Plan, says the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Federal and provincial governments have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity…
- By: Staff
- November 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
Capital accumulation plans
2015 CAP member survey: Understanding the decumulation dilemma
For capital accumulation plan (CAP) members, it’s tough trying to save money for retirement. How much should I save? How much is actually enough for…
- By: Sonya Felix and Brooke Smith
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:23
Praise employees for dull tasks only
Praising your employees is, of course, key if you want to keep them motivated. But it turns out that employees feel most engaged when they’re…
- By: Staff
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
Valeant faces insider trading lawsuit filed by pension funds
A U.S. judge has refused to dismiss an insider trading lawsuit filed by two pension funds against Quebec-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals and hedge fund manager Bill…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
Canada’s growing retiree population expected to suppress bond yields
Over the next decade, 3.5 million people will reach retirement age — the biggest increase in that cohort in Canadian history. And that means trouble…
- By: Sarah Cunningham-Scharf
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:26
China allows biggest corporate bond default yet
Communist leaders allowed China’s biggest corporate bond default yet on Thursday in a fresh sign of wrenching economic change as growth slows and Beijing gives…
- By: Associated Press
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:18
Manulife Profit Drops 43% Due to Energy Bets
Oil and gas investments hurt third-quarter profit.
- By: Bloomberg
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:10
Private Sector Plans Seeking Liability Settlement: Survey
Long-term risk management focus for DB plans: Survey.
- By: Staff
- November 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
Indebted Canadians worry about retirement
Many Canadians in their late 40s and early 50s have large amounts of debt and little savings for retirement, CBC reports. On top of that,…
- By: Staff
- November 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Liberals face bigger baseline deficits amid weaker economy
The federal government will open its books to public scrutiny before the end of the year, Finance Minister Bill Morneau promised Tuesday after a report…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:19
After Keystone XL rejection, no easy options for TransCanada
Immediately after U.S. President Barack Obama denied a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, TransCanada Corp. vowed to review all of its options. Unfortunately for…
- By: Canadian Press
- November 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:12
Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey
Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling retiring in 2025
Jeff Wendling, president and chief executive officer at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, will be retiring in 2025 after more than 25 years with…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 11:00
How are Canadian DB pension plan sponsors making use of surplus funds amid positive funded status environment?
With many Canadian defined benefit pension plans in a strong funded position, plan sponsors, particularly those with unionized workforces, are increasingly discussing the use of…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 26, 2024 September 25, 2024
- 11:00
Gov’t seeking feedback on solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated DB pension plans
The federal government is currently seeking recommendations about its plan to introduce solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. Under the government’s…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 11:00
CalPERS CEO pay reaching US$1.2M due to investment performance boost: report
Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than…
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
- 15:00