The pension and benefits industry often talks about flexibility and customization of plans, but how many companies are actually changing their offerings to introduce those…
While many defined contribution pension plan members have similar objectives around retirement readiness, each person’s journey to reach the goal will be different. During his…
To leave no one behind, defined contribution pension plans must adapt and innovate. That’s the message delivered by Daniel Morris, portfolio solutions manager with Schroder…
Behavioural economic biases, particularly among younger and older defined contribution pension plan members, may influence their investment choices and put retirement outcomes at risk, participants…
At Benefits Canada’s 2017 Defined Contribution Plan Summit, Janice Holman, principal at Eckler Ltd., moderated a presentation highlighting unique approaches three different plan sponsors have…
As it is in Canada, member engagement is a buzzword for the defined contribution pension plan industry in Australia. But engagement doesn’t go far enough,…
Across the globe, the defined contribution retirement model is in transition on a number of fronts. Jean Young, senior research analyst at the Vanguard Group…
Moderators: Nadia Darwish, vice-president of development, marketing and investment strategy; and Karrina Dusablon, national vice-president of business development, client relationship and member experience, at Desjardins…
Moderators: Jeremy Evanson, partner, administrative solutions practice; and Michelle Loder, partner, defined contribution solutions, at Morneau Shepell Ltd. Once the new Canada Pension Plan benefits…
Moderators: David Devine, regional vice-president, western region, group retirement services, wealth management; and Christine van Staden, vice-president of national accounts at Great-West Life Most plan…
Moderators: Mazen Shakeel, vice-president of market development for group retirement services; and Sharon Vanderwerff, regional vice-president, western region, group retirement services, at Sun Life Financial…
Moderators: Sharon Seifried, national vice-president for corporate accounts, group retirement solutions; and Fraser Wiswell, assistant vice-president for group retirement solutions, at Manulife Financial With the…
The OPSEU Pension Trust has launched People for Pensions, an online campaign encouraging its plan members to become informed about defined benefit pension plans and…
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…
While the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline contains several key updates with regard to plan sponsor and member responsibilities,…
In 2023, the world’s 300 largest pension funds’ assets under management increased by 10 per cent to US$22.6 trillion, compared to $20.6 trillion at the…
The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s…
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…
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…
From 2016 to 2024, fewer plan members are confident they’ve saved enough for retirement. Indeed, Benefits Canada’s 2024 CAP Member survey found plan members’ optimism…
Going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional experience and, unsurprisingly, the impacts can spill into the workplace. “[Employees may be] at…
When Phillip Kotanidis took over as chief human resources officer at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital in 2018, the financial well-being of staff wasn’t exactly high…
As Ontario prepares to introduce pay transparency legislation, it’s important for employers to consider how much information they want to share in job postings, says…
Desjardins Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…
Many plan members are experiencing risk factors related to poor mental, physical and financial well-being, but often don’t know they can turn to their benefits…