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Engaging millennials in retirement requires different solutions

Engaging millennials in retirement requires different solutions

With different generations in the workplace requiring personalized approaches, the pension industry is reimagining traditional savings plans, said Brady Aarssen, assistant vice-president of business development…

Strategic DC plan design driving right result

Strategic DC plan design driving right result

While the pension industry has traditionally spent a lot of time focusing on active management and its impact, the right result is driven by strategic…

Using plan design to drive better outcomes for DC plan members

Using plan design to drive better outcomes for DC plan members

Looking at the role of plan design in driving member outcomes, it comes down to data and experience, according to Margaret Rux, principal and department…

Holistic retirement thinking: Integrating public, private pensions

Holistic retirement thinking: Integrating public, private pensions

Defined contribution plan sponsors should consider Canada’s public pension system when designing their plans, according to a panel comparing the Canadian system to the ones…

Eliminating ‘tyranny of choice’ in DC plan enrolment

Eliminating ‘tyranny of choice’ in DC plan enrolment

Simplifying DC plan enrolment should begin by eliminating the “tyranny of choice,” making it easier for plan members to just get started, according to Tom…

Wrap-up: Revisiting traditional DC plan approaches

Wrap-up: Revisiting traditional DC plan approaches

As the retirement savings environment evolves, the pension industry must be aware of the changes to move with them, said Zaheed Jiwani, principal at Eckler…

Pension and benefits highlights from Ontario’s 2019 budget

Pension and benefits highlights from Ontario’s 2019 budget

In its 2019 budget announcement on Thursday, the Ontario government said it’s taking a step towards implementing a framework for target-benefit pension plans. The budget…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 16:20

PIAC supports FSRA’s proposed approach for addressing changing pension environment

The Pension Investment Association of Canada has released comments on the proposed strategic priorities for the newly formed Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, which…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 11:18

Employers including diversity objectives in benefits, culture programs: survey

Employers are increasingly including diversity and inclusion objectives in their benefits, compensation, workplace culture and well-being initiatives, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson. The…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:50
Group TFSAs could encourage retirement savings for low-income Canadians: report

Group TFSAs could encourage retirement savings for low-income Canadians: report

Employers could play a role in encouraging low-income Canadians to save more for retirement by offering  group tax-free savings accounts, according to a report by the…

NZ pension funds pushing for change at Facebook, Google and Twitter

New Zealand government pension funds are calling on Facebook Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Twitter Inc. to reign in the proliferation of hate on their platforms in the…

Ellement merging with AQ Group Solutions

Ellement Consulting Group is merging with AQ Group Solutions to create an enhanced offering in the Canadian employee benefits market. The merger will combine AQ Group…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 09:15

Caisse teams up with climate-focused family office syndicate

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is teaming up with New York-based, non-profit Clean, Renewable and Environmental Opportunities Family Office Syndicate to foster…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 08:59

Canadians’ happiness with work-life balance, employer support increases in April: survey

Canadians’ happiness in the workplace increased to 6.8 points out of 10 in April, up slightly from 6.6 in March, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 15:00

Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report

Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey

Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion

The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
  • 15:00

Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy

Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 7% in Q1 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan, excluding the effect of asset smoothing, reached 124 per cent as at March 31,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
  • 09:00