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Expert panel: Cessation of real return bonds increases risk profile for Canadian pension fund model
The removal of real return bonds not only takes away Canadian pension funds' best inflation-protection asset, it also works against effective balance sheet management, putting risk management on the back foot at these organizations and depleting the effectiveness of the Canadian pension model.

Working mothers fear losing ability to work from home: expert

Working mothers fear losing ability to work from home: expert
If employers aren't careful, a mandated return to the office could disproportionately affect women workers and lead back to the 'she-cession' that the economy experienced in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, says Robert Half Canada's Tara Parry.

74% of U.S. DC pension plan sponsors to conduct plan fee review in 2024: survey

74% of U.S. DC pension plan sponsors to conduct plan fee review in 2024: survey
Half of respondents said they're likely to move to lower-cost investment vehicles in 2024, up from 42% in 2023, according to a new survey by investment consulting firm Callan.

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

PIAC urging feds to open consultation on cessation of real return bonds
“This decision was made without a fulsome consultation or warning and impacts our members’ ability to responsibly invest and manage the pension entitlements of hard-working Canadians,” wrote PIAC's Don Andrews, in an open letter in November 2023.

How the 'father of the 401(k)' is still helping employees find retirement security

How the 'father of the 401(k)' is still helping employees find retirement security
“I learned over the years that the primary benefit of 401(k) [plans] is it helps convert spenders into savers. . . . Most middle-income employees would not achieve what they do with a 401(k), if it didn't come out of their paycheque right at the top,” says Ted Benna.

Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees

Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees
The PSPC said it's "taking steps to address startup delays faced by Canada Life and has begun to apply financial consequence mechanisms under the contract," according to a report by the CBC.