2013 Consultants Report: Going steady
Only a few years ago, it was standard practice for Canadian employers to spread the love around when it came to working with HR consultants.…
- By: Marcia McDougall
- August 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Canada needs more sustainable pension options
With its aging population and growing longevity, Canada needs to overhaul its public and private pension systems in order to secure the future of new…
- By: Staff
- August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:25
To plug pension hole, Canada Post needs contractors
To address its growing DB pension deficit, the ailing Canada Post needs to gradually contract out more of its services, according to an e-brief by…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Former GM execs lose appeal in U.S. pension suit
A federal court in the United States has turned down an appeal by former executives at General Motors over cuts to their pension.
- By: Staff
- August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
Fraser Group launches survey on pension fund expenses
Fraser Group has created a pension fund expenses survey to provide plan sponsors with various ways to benchmark their expenses.
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:57
A tale of two pension plans’ liabilities
Two American companies have announced they would sell major media properties over the last few days, yet the fate of the pension liabilities are different.
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:38
Longer lives pose risks for all plan sponsors
New figures confirm that life expectancy in Canada has increased—a trend that, in the eyes of experts, poses a threat for the sponsors of both…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- August 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
U.S. public pension funds see gains, corporate plans record losses
The second quarter of 2013 brought modest gains for public pension funds in the United States while delivering losses to corporate pension plans, according to…
- By: Staff
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:16
OMERS hires entrepreneur in residence
OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of the OMERS pension plan, is hiring Haroon F. Mirza for the newly created role of entrepreneur in…
- By: Staff
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
What Carrigan teaches us about pension communication
If you haven’t told your plan members about Carrigan v. Carrigan Estate, you’re not alone. Not only did the original decision catch the industry off-guard,…
- By: Susan Deller
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
As DC members keep saving, withdrawal levels stay low
In the first quarter of 2013, DC plan members in the United States maintained the same contribution rate observed in the first quarter of 2012,…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:40
DC plan members want guaranteed monthly income
The vast majority of America’s future retirees participating in DC plans believe that a guaranteed monthly income is absolutely essential, but many fear they haven’t…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:38
OPSEU seeks pension trustees
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is seeking pension trustee candidates for the OPSEU Pension Trust. The appointments are effective October 1, and applications…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
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
Feds 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 30, 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