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U.S. retirement plan sponsors calling on record keepers to support members’ financial wellness: survey

While the majority (80 per cent) of U.S. retirement plan sponsors rate their record keeper as excellent or very good, they’re also seeking more support…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2022 November 8, 2022
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Alberta’s public-sector pension plans reassuring members amid worry over ministerial order

CIA supporting going-concern plus regime, auto features in Alberta’s private sector pensions

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is supporting several of the Alberta government’s proposed legislative and policy updates for private sector pension laws, including the move…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2022 November 4, 2022
  • 09:00

Stellantis, Unifor agreement includes pension and retirement gains

The union representing employees at automobile manufacturing company Stellantis’ assembly plants in Windsor, Ont. and Brampton, Ont. has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 7, 2022 November 4, 2022
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Western University marking Financial Literacy Month with webinars, DC pension plan consultations

Western University is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of webinars and consultations addressing employees’ financial questions. The webinars cover topics such as retirement,…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 4, 2022 November 3, 2022
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Equitable Bank recognized for comprehensive financial wellness program

Equitable Bank’s comprehensive financial literacy seminars led to a win in the Financial wellness category at Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. During the coronavirus…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • October 28, 2022 October 27, 2022
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Report urges DC pension plan sponsors to focus on decumulation

Capital accumulation plan sponsors need to focus on providing lifetime retirement income for plan members amid the growth of decumulation solutions such as advanced life…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2022 October 25, 2022
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LifeLabs wins award for holistic, flexible well-being strategy

LifeLabs Inc.’s holistic well-being strategy led to its win in the Coronavirus and benefits category for an employer with more than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada‘s…

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ACPM advises CAPSA against one-size-fits-all approach to ESG, cybersecurity risk management

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is advising the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities to take a less prescriptive approach in its proposed guidelines…

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2022 October 20, 2022
  • 09:00

Coverage of the 2022 DC Investment Forum

For the first time in three years, Canadian defined contribution pension plan sponsors, investment professionals and industry thought leaders gathered in person for Benefits Canada’s…

2022 DCIF: Using behavioural finance concepts to improve DC plan participation, contribution rates

Alongside the steady decline of defined benefit pension coverage in Canada, defined contribution plans have seen a massive growth — “a secular shift of responsibility…

2022 DCIF: Understanding sequence of returns risk in target-date funds

When defined contribution plan sponsors conduct due diligence on target-date fund providers, they’re often considering questions of active versus passively managed funds, the benefits of…

2022 DCIF: A look at target-date fund managers’ varying approaches to ESG investing

Responsible investing can drive stronger risk-adjusted returns and is increasingly being seen as a tool for prudent risk management, but defined contribution plan sponsors must…

2022 DCIF: Best practices for incorporating sustainable investing into target-date funds

As greater numbers of defined contribution pension plan members ask for environmental, social and governance-friendly investment options, plan sponsors will need to grapple with how…

2022 DCIF: How DC plan sponsors can use REITs to meet investment objectives

While real estate has long been a part of defined benefit pension plans’ asset allocations, its inclusion in investment portfolios has steadily climbed in recent…

2022 DCIF: The role of alternative fixed income sectors, strategies in DC plans

Rising interest rates and market turmoil have called into question the ability of core fixed income to provide pension plan sponsors with its traditional benefits…

2022 DCIF: How Saskatchewan’s PEPP is adding alternative investments to its DC plan portfolios

When Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Pension Plan decided to make investments in alternative assets, it took a defined benefit approach to its defined contribution pension plan,…

2022 DCIF: What are the legal considerations for ESG investing for DC plan sponsors?

Increasingly, defined contribution plan sponsors are grappling with adding environmental, social and governance investing options to their plans as a growing number of members ask…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the lack of benefits provided by small- and medium-sized employers in Eastern Canada was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2022 October 13, 2022
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Editorial

Editorial: Looking back and ahead as Benefits Canada celebrates 45 years

The first issue of Benefits Canada hit the desks of the country’s human resources, benefits, pension and investment professionals in 1977, four years before I…

Head to head: Should employees be saving for retirement or focusing on other financial priorities?

As Canadians face continued economic uncertainty, a recent university graduate and a long-time teacher share their views on balancing different financial priorities. Sul Mahmood, age…

  • By: Leah Golob
  • October 14, 2022 October 14, 2022
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2022 Top 50 DC Plans Report: How are DC pension plans evolving?

While defined contribution pension plans currently outnumber defined benefit pension plans, this wasn’t always the case, recalls Bita Jenab, a principal at RetirementWorks Services Inc.…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 14, 2022 October 13, 2022
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45th anniversary column: Major shifts in benefits and their implications for employers

Our industry sometimes gets a bad rap for being overly traditional and slow to change. But there’s no question we’ve seen some major shifts in…

45th anniversary column: How employee benefits have changed in the last 45 years

I was a little daunted to write a piece for Benefits Canada’s 45th anniversary issue — it has been almost 15 years since I last…

  • By: Don Bisch
  • October 14, 2022 November 8, 2022
  • 08:52
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Canada’s retirement system remains strong, but DC pension plans facing inflation risks: report

While Canada’s pension system continues to rank well globally, the current economic environment poses particular risks for defined contribution pension plan sponsors and members, according…

  • By: Staff
  • October 13, 2022 October 12, 2022
  • 09:00
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Report finds employer contributions play a significant role in 401(k) plans

The vast majority (87 per cent) of 401(k) retirement plans — covering more than 90 per cent of 401(k) plan members — offer employer contributions,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2022 October 11, 2022
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