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New Lows

The February blahs take on a deeper dimension as companies tighten their belts in a tough economy. Most of us weren’t sorry to see the…

In Safe Hands

In Safe Hands February 28, 2009 | Brooke Smith In the current economic climate, custodians are concerned with increasing communication and protecting client assets. In…

Double Vision Part I

The financial crisis has hit pension plans hard, and defined benefit and defined contribution plans alike are suffering. Will they come out of the current…

  • By: David Burke
  • February 28, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Canadian Companies Fail to Consider Key Risk Exposures

While Canadian pension plan sponsors recognize the importance of risk management, they may be focusing their efforts in the wrong direction. In a pension risk…

Target Benefit Plans: The Overlooked Gem in the OECP Report

Target Benefit Plans: The Overlooked Gem in the OECP Report February 02, 2009 | Cameron Hunter Among the 142 recommendations contained in the Ontario Expert…

Nova Scotia DB Plans a Dying Breed: Report

Nova Scotia’s pension funds operate in a “patchwork” regulatory environment that stifles the creation of new defined benefit (DB) plans, according to the Nova Scotia…

  • By: Jody White
  • January 30, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Budget Spending Gives Investment Outlook a Lift

The large spending measures announced in Tuesday’s budget by the federal government—an estimated $64 billion over the next two years—could give a much-needed boost to…

  • By: Mark Noble
  • January 28, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Record Losses for Canadian Pension Plans

In addition to the myriad crises witnessed over the past 13 months, 2008 now has the dubious distinction of being the worst year on record…

  • By: Jody White
  • January 23, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Black Swans and Bad Apples

While risk management, asset allocation and impending regulatory changes were on the agenda at the CPBI Ontario Region’s 4th Annual Pension Investment Forecast on Wednesday…

  • By: Jody White
  • January 15, 2009 September 13, 2019
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What About Bob?

Executive vice-president Bob Bertram talks about his years at Teachers’ and his advisory role with the pension fund after retirement. During your time at the…

Service Upgrade

Technology is transforming the administration of group benefits plans—­and it’s doing more than just accelerating procedures. It’s Bill’s first day of work. He meets his…

Trials and Transitions

Revisiting the plan sponsor’s role in the retirement process. In the aftermath of the market meltdown, plan members nearing retirement are more fearful than ever…

Silver Lining

Increased disclosure in climate change reporting is welcome news for investors. The unprecedented turmoil in financial markets and economies around the world has drastically changed…

  • By: Don Raymond
  • January 15, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Singled Out

The Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions report has left single employer plans on the sidelines. The Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions (OECP) carried a heavy…

Front Lines

OECP Report Underwhelms For defined benefit (DB ) plan sponsors looking for relief from the financial and legal issues that have made DB plans problematic,…

  • By: Jody White
  • January 15, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Mercer Predicts Opportunities in 2009

While some have described 2008 as a roller coaster ride, Mercer compares it to a big jump off a steep cliff. In light of that,…

Opinions Split over Single Regulator Recommendation

The verdict is out. While Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia have expressed support for Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s plan for a national securities regulator,…

East Side Story

Legislation around plan termination, an end to mandatory retirement and rulings in significant court cases all contributed to pension developments in 2008. But what will…

Mercer pension index up slightly

Recovering equity markets and rising interest rates combined to nudge the overall health of pension plans upward this past quarter, according to Mercer. The Mercer…

  • By: Jody White
  • January 6, 2009 September 13, 2019
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Proceed With Caution

The Wronko case puts employers on notice when it comes to changing group plans. A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has severely limited an…

Chaos Theory

A practical explanation of the credit crisis—how we ended up in the current economic situation and where we can go from here. The current financial…

Lunch and Learn

Saint Mary’s University encourages its plan members to attend financial planning education sessions, with or without incentives. In 1953, Saint Mary’s University in Halifax implemented…

Time of the Season

Reflections on 2008 and hopes for brighter days ahead in 2009. I’m looking at the white flakes whirling around outside the window—nicely coordinated with the…

Devil in the Details

The legislation for solvency funding relief proposed by the Ontario government on Dec. 16 is likely to be welcomed by plan sponsors. But according to…

  • By: Jody White
  • December 17, 2008 September 13, 2019
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B.C./Alberta Pension Report Lauded

While the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions report is largely being panned by observers for having too limited a mandate, the report by the Alberta-British…

  • By: Jody White
  • December 3, 2008 September 13, 2019
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