Society of Actuaries releases new mortality tables
The Society of Actuaries released updated mortality tables, which show that longevity in the United States is increasing.
- By: Staff
- October 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:08
Top Stories in Pensions
Retirement plan participation ticks up
The percentage of American workers who participate in an employment-based retirement plan increased in 2013 for the first time since 2010—both among all workers and…
- By: Staff
- October 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:11
Mercer unveils DB data tool
Mercer has developed the FSM Pro tool, an online platform offering Canadian DB plan sponsors comprehensive funding and plan information.
- By: Staff
- October 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
Canadian DB assets rise in Q3
Canada’s DB pension assets inched higher for a fifth consecutive quarter despite concerns about sluggish growth in the eurozone and escalating global issues during the…
- By: Staff
- October 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:09
Teachers’ to buy a stake in CSC ServiceWorks
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan will acquire a 29.7% interest in CSC ServiceWorks, a North American provider of laundry services, which is owned by investment…
- By: Staff
- October 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
NHL rolls out new DB pension
A new DB pension plan helps NHL players stickhandle major disparities in retirement income between its U.S. and Canadian teams
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
How to kickstart TBPs for federally regulated employees
Despite having been available for decades, target benefit plans will continue to be resisted by federally regulated employers unless a legal flaw is fixed, according…
- By: Staff
- October 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:37
The pivotal role of Pillar 1
While attending last week’s Pension Policy Forum in Toronto, it became clear that the focus of pension reform in this country has gradually been shifting.
- By: Fred Vettese
- October 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:54
Small businesses see the benefits of benefits
Small business owners believe that there are advantages to offering benefits to their employees.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:39
Nova Scotia introduces PRPP legislation
Nova Scotians will soon have a new option to save for their retirement.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:34
Majority of Canadians don’t have a workplace retirement plan
Only 47% of working age Canadians (those 25 years of age and older) have a workplace retirement savings plan.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Employees depend on workplace benefits
For middle-class workers in the United States, the workplace is a critical source of financial security.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:23
Canada’s retirement income system ranks high
Canada’s retirement income system maintained its B grade in the 2014 edition of the highly regarded Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, reinforcing its position as…
- By: Staff
- October 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:36
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
How CAPSA’s updated CAP guideline will impact plan sponsors, members
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,…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 24, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 09:00
Report finds world’s 300 largest pension funds’ AUM increased 10% in 2023
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…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2024 September 18, 2024
- 09:00
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
2024 CAP Member Survey: How CAPs are supporting employee financial wellness amid growing economic uncertainty
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:56
How plan sponsors can support employees going through a divorce
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…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 08:54
2024 Top 100 Pension Funds report: Employees’ financial wellness moving up the agenda for pension plan sponsors
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…
- By: Michael McKiernan
- June 21, 2024 June 20, 2024
- 08:55
How Ontario pay transparency legislation will impact employers
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00
Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
- 09:00
2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: A closer look at the mental, physical, financial risk factors facing plan members
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…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- November 20, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 07:58