Alberta’s new target benefit regime
Alberta is moving forward with sweeping pension reforms in the new Employment Pension Plans Act and regulations, which come into effect on Sept. 1, 2014.…
- By: Jana Steele
- August 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Top Stories in Pensions
More employees participate in DC plans
An increased number of American workers are participating in DC plans.
- By: Staff
- August 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:22
Lehman’s U.K. workers get pensions
After nearly six years of investigation and legal proceedings, a settlement agreement has been reached that will allow the Lehman Brothers pension plan to pay…
- By: Staff
- August 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:23
Reform needed for retirement systems
Pension and retirement systems need to reformed rapidily at a global level to meet demographic challenges, according to a report from EY.
- By: Staff
- August 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
Pension and benefits service provider agreements: Some practical thoughts
All too often, employers and plan administrators may sign an agreement without sufficient review and negotiation. Sometimes, they may enter into a service relationship without…
- By: Mark Firman
- August 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:39
Many DC plan members don’t increase contributions
More than one-third of Americans that contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan have never increased the percentage of their salary they contribute to their company's…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:31
Pension column: Focusing on decumulation
An emerging focus on the payout phase could mean a greater fiduciary role for DC plan sponsors
- By: Paul W. Litner and Jonathan Marin
- August 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
CARP wants mandatory RRIF withdrawals eliminated
CARP is calling on the federal government to fight seniors’ poverty by eliminating mandatory minimum withdrawals from RRIFs, relaxing GIS rules and introducing measures to…
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:51
Regina’s mayor wants to resume pension talks
Regina's mayor is calling for representatives from the employees' groups within the Civic Employees' Pension Plan to return to the negotiating table.
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:01
Employers expect higher salary increases in 2015
Employers in Canada are expecting salaries to rise by an average of 2.8% in 2015, according to Morneau Shepell’s annual survey of Compensation and Trends…
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:54
The future of workplace pensions
Without question, workplace pension plans, particularly the traditional DB plan, serve many important purposes in modern society. Employer planning and retention considerations, employee retirement security…
- By: Terra Klinck and Natasha Monkman
- August 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:46
Electricity sector pensions expensive: Report
Pension benefits in Ontario's electricity sector pension plans are "richer" than most of the broader public service plans, according to a report.
- By: Staff
- August 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:58
Nortel pensioners denounce bondholder agreement
Nortel Retirees and Former Employees Protection Canada strongly objects to the proposed settlement between the American division of Nortel Networks and some of its bondholders.
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
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