Time to get serious about the payout phase
Since the early 1990s, when pension plan sponsors began in earnest to convert their DB plans to DC, Canada has seen a sustained shift in…
- By: Janice Holman
- May 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Nortel pensioners pitted against bondholders
Former employees of Nortel Networks in Canada are looking to reclaim their share in the allocation of the company's global estate, but only on a…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:16
Ontario proposes changes to pension regulations
Last week, the Government of Ontario released four proposals in respect of proposed amendments to Regulation 909 under the Pension Benefits Act and is seeking…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 17:00
ACPM welcomes TBP proposal
The Association of Canadian Pension Management has congratulated the federal government on its announcement that it intends to make target benefit plans available to federally…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:42
De-risking your DB plan
De-risking seems to be the topic du jour for Canadian DB pension plans. But not all pension funds need to take risk off the table—and…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Video: Time to add “smart” features to DC plans?
During Benefits Canada's annual DC Plan Summit, plan sponsors participated in interactive sessions. They split into small groups and were given questions to discuss. Based…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 06:13
Pooled fund managers beat benchmark
Diversified pooled fund managers outperformed the benchmark, on average, in the first quarter of the year.
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:46
Actuaries say federal interest in TBPs “positive”
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries says the federal government's launch of consultations on a potential federal framework for target benefit plans is a potential game…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:07
Ottawa calls for target benefit plans
The federal government has unveiled a proposal for target benefit plans, pension programs that share the risk between employers and employees.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
What retirement crisis?
There isn't a retirement income crisis in Canada, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:31
CPP enhancement, new pension legislation could improve retirement
Updated pension legislation and an enhancement to Canada Pension Plan could help Canadian workers save enough to support a standard of living they would find…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:41
Feds to propose shared-risk pensions: Reports
Ottawa plans to propose shared-risk pension plans for crown corporations and federally regulated companies, according to media reports.
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:57
Canadian pensions extend gains to first quarter
Pension assets rose for a third successive quarter as global financial markets continued to progress during the first quarter.
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
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