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Target practice

Target practice

For sponsors concerned about the affordability and sustainability of DB plans, a target benefit plan might just hit the spot

Prognosis positive for pensions’ equity investments

Prognosis positive for pensions’ equity investments

Last year was a dream come true for pension funds, and 2014 may be another good year.

Largest U.S. pension plans could be fully funded by end of year

Largest U.S. pension plans could be fully funded by end of year

The largest corporate DB plans in the United States had a strong 2013, and it's possible that they could reach fully funded status by the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Boeing machinists agree to pension changes

Boeing machinists agree to pension changes

Members of Boeing's machinists union have accepted a new contract that includes freezing the DB plan and the introduction of a DC plan.

  • By: Staff
  • January 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:18
How to take a dynamic approach to asset allocation

How to take a dynamic approach to asset allocation

Over the past few years, many plan sponsors have sought to de-risk their DB pension plans. This has manifested itself in different ways—from simply diversifying…

  • January 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Revised social security agreement between Canada, Norway

Revised social security agreement between Canada, Norway

A revised agreement on social security between Canada and Norway came into force at the beginning of the year.

  • By: Staff
  • January 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15
Pension plan solvency improves in Canada

Pension plan solvency improves in Canada

Canadian DB pension plans' solvency continued to improve significantly in the fourth quarter of 2013 and ended the year in a much stronger position than…

  • By: Staff
  • January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:04
U.S. pension plan funding levels jump

U.S. pension plan funding levels jump

The pension funded status of the largest corporate sponsors in the United States increased sharply in 2013 due primarily to rising interest rates (which lowered…

  • By: Staff
  • January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:15
Funded status of plans reaches 12-year high

Funded status of plans reaches 12-year high

The solvency health of Canadian pension plans continued to improve sharply in the fourth quarter of 2013 due to strong equity returns and rising long-term…

  • By: Staff
  • January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27

Breakdown: Retirement ready?

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, right? Well, it turns out this claim also holds true for retirement planning.

TDFs gaining popularity

More American DC plan members are investing in target-date funds over time.

  • By: Staff
  • December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:59
Judge blocks California city from cutting pensions

Judge blocks California city from cutting pensions

A California court has blocked San Jose from cutting pension benefits for the city's workers—even though the reductions were approved by voters.

  • By: Staff
  • December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31
Best of pensions 2013

Best of pensions 2013

This year was an interesting one for the pension industry. It seemed as though Canada Pension Plan expansion was going to happen, but it didn't…

  • By: Staff
  • December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…