The evolution of annuities
The evolving annuity: where it’s been and where it’s going
- By: David Wm. Brown
- February 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
HOOPP acquires stake in 2 malls
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Ivanhoé Cambridge have struck a deal allowing HOOPP to acquire Ivanhoé Cambridge's remaining 50% interest in two…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:50
Canadian DB assets return 11.9% in 2014
Despite a volatile fourth quarter of plunging oil prices and geopolitical conflict, Canadian DB pension plans posted returns of 11.9% last year, shows the latest…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
Pension trends: Is phased retirement an option for your employees?
As more retirees remain on the job, companies should consider phased retirement arrangements
- By: William Harford
- January 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Timken transfers pension risk
The Timken Company has entered into an agreement to purchase a group annuity that will reduce its gross pension liability by about US$600 million.
- By: Staff
- January 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:38
Most companies improving auto features
To improve the long-term financial outlook for workers, a survey finds that the majority of U.S. companies now offer automatic features in their 401(k) plans…
- By: Staff
- January 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:21
How well does auto-enrollment work?
Automatic enrollment can have a powerful influence on participant saving and investment behaviour, finds a Vanguard study.
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
Canadians without a pension aren’t saving more
Families without registered pension plans (RPPs) aren't fully compensating for their lack of RPP coverage through increased savings in other assets, says Statistics Canada.
- By: Staff
- January 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
More employers trying to improve workers’ financial outcomes
An increasing number of companies are broadening the types of financial and retirement planning tools and resources they provide to workers.
- By: Staff
- January 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:37
Standard Life, CFIB launch PrimaPension
Standard Life and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business are offering a new retirement savings solution called PrimaPension, which is designed to meet the requirements…
- By: Staff
- January 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:58
Investment trends: How smart beta can help with de-risking
Smart beta indexes can be a useful de-risking tool
- By: Joseph Gelly
- January 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
ORPP may have unintended consequences
The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan could have significant implications for employers that currently sponsor retirement plans deemed to be non-comparable, says Osler's Pension & Benefits…
- By: Staff
- January 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
How can pension funds cope with a low interest rate environment?
Interest rates in Canada will likely remain low for an extended period of time, as the Bank of Canada (BoC) appears in no rush to…
- By: Aubrey Basdeo
- January 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win
Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability
Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 25, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
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
Expert panel: Updated CAPSA guideline, AI tools among key topics for CAP sponsors in 2026
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
- By: Pamela Chan Ebejer
- February 6, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
More than half of Canadian employees lack an employer-sponsored pension plan: survey
Just 48 per cent of working Canadians say they have an employer-sponsored pension plan, according to a new survey by IG Wealth Management. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
Advice, personalization becoming foundational employee expectations for retirement: webinar
Retirement advice and personalization are becoming foundational expectations for employees, not optional enhancements, said Rachel Weker, retirement strategist at T. Rowe Price Group Inc., during…
- By: Sadie Janes
- February 2, 2026 January 30, 2026
- 09:00
CAAT pension plan board chair removed amid ongoing governance emergency
Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:00
CAAT pension plan’s board chair suspended following senior executives’ departure
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan has suspended its board chair Don Smith. The pension organization, which oversees more than $23 billion…
- By: Staff
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
HOOPP planning appeal of Dutch tax court ruling
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appealing a Dutch tax court ruling against the investment organization. Th court backed the investigation of a tax…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 22, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 11:00
Tourism Kingston supporting employee financial wellness with group RRSP offering
Tourism Kingston is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness with a new group registered retirement savings plan. The program, provided by the Empire Life…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 7, 2026 January 6, 2026
- 09:00
2025 CAP Suppliers Report: How are Canadian plan sponsors complying with the CAPSA’s updated guideline?
When the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities updated its capital accumulation plan guideline in September 2025, the Co-operative Superannuation Society Pension Plan conducted an…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 12, 2025 January 14, 2026
- 08:57
Financial Literacy Month: Wealthsimple helping women build financial confidence
Wealthsimple Inc. is marking Financial Literacy Month with a two-part series of information sessions on how women can build financial confidence. The sessions cover estate…
- By: Sonya Singh
- November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
- 09:00