OAS deferral option now available
Canada’s seniors now have the option to delay receiving their old age security for up to five years past the age of eligibility.
- By: Staff
- July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:17
Top Stories in Pensions
Pension plan deficits in the danger zone
Many DB plans around the world, including Canada, are in bad shape, according to a study.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Regina proposes changes to reduce pension deficit
The employee and employee sponsors of the Regina Civic Pension and Superannuation Plan have finalized a letter of intent to address the pension deficit.
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:12
DC participation rates hit record high
Employee participation in company DC plans in the United States is at an all-time high, and plan balances have reached pre-recession levels, according to a…
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:39
Funded status of U.S. pensions improves
Two reports from the United States show that the funded status of American DB plans improved in the second quarter.
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
CAP Member Survey receives award
Benefits Canada, Avantages and Rogers Connect Market Research group are proud to announce that the 2012 CAP Member Survey, Improving Adequacy: A Secure Retirement for…
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
Pension plans in better shape
Canada’s DB plans are in a stronger position than they were three months ago, according to two different consultant reports.
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:14
The three Rs of risk management
The financial turbulence of the last decade didn’t just damage portfolio performance; it dealt a blow to longstanding approaches about how to manage it, forcing…
- By: Eric Léveillé
- July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Public pensions could save by indexing: study
State pension systems that pay the most for money management get some of the worst investment returns and could reduce costs by indexing, according to…
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:40
Saskatchewan amends funding rules for public sector DB plans
The Government of Saskatchewan has amended the funding rules for most DB plans in the public sector.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:54
The hidden legal risks of DC plans
In Greek mythology, the god Apollo granted the princess Cassandra the ability to see the future. When she later rejected his advances, he cursed her…
- By: Mark Firman
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:52
Public pension underfunding exceeds revenue in some states
Some American states’ public pensions are so underfunded that liabilities exceed revenue, according to Moody’s.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:43
Retirement confidence on the rise
Workers are more confident about retirement than they were last year, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:41
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