Freezing your DB plan: What to consider
Freezing a DB plan can also mean more complex governance. What do plan sponsors need to know?
- By: Sheldon Wayne and Mathieu Tessier
- June 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Small business owners support VRSP
Eighty-five percent of small business owners in Quebec support the concept of the new voluntary retirement savings plan, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:34
Eckler introduces DC plan management tool
Eckler has introduced Guided Outcomes, a DC plan management solution that was launched in the United Kingdom by consulting and actuarial firm Hymans Robertson, to…
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Federal government completes public TBP consultations
The federal government has concluded its public consultations on establishing a federal framework for target benefit plans and will use the input to draft legislation.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Morneau Shepell responds to TBP consultation paper
In its response to the Department of Finance's consultation paper on the proposed target benefit plan framework, Morneau Shepell stressed that all groups should collaborate…
- By: Staff
- June 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
ACPM releases principles for mandatory public pensions
The Association of Canadian Pension Management says there are principles that should be followed in any expansion of mandatory public plans.
- By: Staff
- June 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:19
2014 Top 100 Pension Funds Report: Celebrate good times
Enjoying recent gains, pension funds are turning their attention to a new challenge: keeping them
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- June 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Pension plans out of the danger zone
Pension plans are in better shape than they were last year, especially those based in Canada.
- By: Staff
- June 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:48
Time to change the OAS indexing formula?
After a number of false starts (and there may be more yet), the goal of pension reform in Canada seems to have zeroed in on…
- By: Fred Vettese
- June 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:08
Quebec introduces bill to reform municipal pensions
The Government of Quebec says the province's municipal pensions are underfunded by $3.9 billion and has introduced a bill to try to fix the problem.
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:53
Standard Life launches tool for group retirement sponsors
Standard Life has launched a new reporting tool developed to enhance information delivery capabilities for sponsors of group pension plans and their advisors.
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:52
Wynne-win for Ontario pension plan supporters
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne plans to re-introduce last month's budget within 20 days after voters gave her a majority mandate on Thursday night.
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
Nova Scotia to makes changes to Teachers’ Pension Plan
The Government of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union have agreed to changes to the Teachers' Pension Plan.
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:28
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