Keyword: target-date funds

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Firms worrying about employees’ retirement readiness

A majority of Canadian employers with DC plans say retirement readiness has become a major issue for their employees and for their organizations.

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Companies worry about employees’ retirement readiness

The majority of large and mid-size U.S. employers that sponsor DC plans say retirement readiness has become a major issue for their employees.

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Pension column: Greater simplicity for DC plans

Encouraging plan members to set aside money for their future—and to invest those savings in a thoughtful way to grow them over time—is the great retirement savings challenge for plan sponsors. But one thing is clear: making it easy for members to save and invest removes a key barrier to success. Hats off to the DC plan sponsors that are doing just that. Through creativity, innovation and smart decision-making, there is a pronounced and measurable move to simplify the DC plan experience for members.

Target-date funds are continually evolving, but how will they change moving forward?

Simplified investment options can benefit plan sponsors, members

Constructing a simpler menu of investment choices can help plan sponsors' employees get more from their DC plan, according to a BMO white paper released in the U.S.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:58
Match your targets to moving markets

Target date funds offer DC plan members a single, convenient investment solution. An asset allocation trajectory known as a glide path automatically and gradually shifts from a focus on capital growth to one of capital protection as the fund approaches maturity.

Different approaches to TDFs

Target-date funds (TDFs) have the potential to improve retirement incomes for DC plan members. But how do you decide on a TDF strategy?

A survey by SEI finds that American DC plan sponsors are evaluating their current target-date funds (TDFs) and considering whether or not custom TDFs are a better option.

  • By: Staff
  • April 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
The Trouble With Target-Date Funds

Age to retirement isn't a good measure of risk tolerance.

  • March 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 05:47
MFS LifePlan funds address home-country bias

MFS Investment Management Canada Ltd. has announced changes to its Canadian LifePlan Funds to address home-country investment bias.

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:29