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Ontario DB pension solvency up again in third quarter: FSRA

19% of U.S. employees taking conservative approach to retirement savings: report

A fifth (19 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’ve adjusted their retirement strategy and are taking a more conservative savings approach amid economic uncertainty,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 19, 2022 August 21, 2022
  • 15:00

FSRA seeking comment on draft pension registration guidelines

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is seeking feedback on its proposed guidance on requirements for pension plans to take certain actions to avoid…

  • By: Staff
  • August 16, 2022 August 17, 2022
  • 11:30
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Editorial: Employers embracing innovation, flexibility in DC plan design

The uniting theme at the 2022 Defined Contribution Plan Summit was financial wellness, a chief concern for any employer that offers a pension plan to…

Head to Head: When it comes to fossil fuels, is divestment or engagement the right route for institutional investors?

While one expert says the two approaches work most effectively together, the other highlights the importance of complete divestment. Adam Scott, director at Shift Action…

2022 Consultants Report: How consultants are helping plan sponsors grapple with mega-trends for future of work

While the latest stage of the coronavirus pandemic is heralding a gradual return to relative calm, plan sponsors are stepping out of the frying pan…

2022 DC Plan Summit coverage: What’s next for DC plans?

The 2022 Defined Contribution Plan Summit, which was hosted in Victoria, B.C. on May 11-13, featured several case studies from innovative DC plan sponsors, as…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Highlighting pension members’ financial stressors, connection to overall well-being

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, five major stressors are impacting Canadians’ overall well-being, with four of these related to finances: the knowledge gap,…

2022 DC Plan Summit: How Scotiabank connects financial wellness to overall well-being

During a session at Benefits Canada‘s 2022 DC Plan Summit, Simon Cabral, Scotiabank’s director of global defined contribution plans, shared how the organization ties employees’…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Considering historical regimes in building a DC plan investment portfolio

Building a defined contribution pension plan’s investment portfolio should incorporate the benefits and drawbacks of various historical regimes to provide a strong foundation, said Ruthann…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Tracing the roots of dynamic pension pools across history, geographies

Dynamic pension pools can have a significant and positive impact on retirement outcomes if they’re supported by the appropriate legislative changes, said Barbara Sanders, associate…

2022 DC Plan Summit: The impact of career gaps, caregiving on women’s retirement readiness

When it comes to educating women about retirement and their finances, the needle hasn’t moved enough in the past few decades because the language being…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Aligning organizational sustainability strategies with DC pension plans

While many organizations have launched a sustainability strategy, Sun Life Financial Inc.’s strategy is anchored in three fundamental principles: financial security, sustainable investing and living…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Considering flexibility when implementing in-plan decumulation

While defined contribution pension plan sponsors are focusing on providing members with information, education and guidance to ensure they’re ready for retirement, advice is becoming…

2022 DC Plan Summit: How are DC plan sponsors modernizing their savings plans?

In a panel discussion during Benefits Canada‘s 2022 DC Plan Summit, three defined contribution pension plan sponsors shared how their plans are evolving to ensure…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Reviewing retirement savings through a DEI lens

An open dialogue about diversity, equity and inclusion is vital for raising the resilience and overall wealth of pension plan members, said Ryan Weiss, vice-president…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Kraft-Heinz merger kicks off review, streamlining of pension plan

With the 2015 merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz Co., Kraft Heinz Canada was left with a “mixed bag” of savings and retirement programs.…

2022 DC Plan Summit: Canfor’s multi-year financial wellness program goes beyond retirement

Providing tools to help defined contribution pension plan members make solid financial decisions rather than making the decisions for them was the impetus for Canadian…

Furloughed WestJet workers demand clarity on wage subsidy program amid pay cut

WestJet, Unifor agreement includes retirement gains, sick days

The union representing nearly 800 employees at Calgary and Vancouver airports has ratified a first contract that includes retirement and benefits gains. The contract cements…

81% of U.S. employees concerned about retirement readiness amid inflation: survey

Eight in 10 (81 per cent) U.S. employees with an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan say they’re concerned about inflation impacting their retirement, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 27, 2022 July 26, 2022
  • 09:00
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More than 6.6M Canadians participating in employer-sponsored pension plans: StatsCan

The percentage of Canadians participating in an employer-sponsored pension plan continues to rise, with roughly 6.6 million plan members in 2020, up 57,000 from 2019,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 20, 2022 July 21, 2022
  • 09:00

2022 Pension Leadership Awards opens for entries

The Canadian Investment Review is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Pension Leadership Awards. The third annual Pension Leadership Awards will celebrate the organizations and individuals…

  • By: Staff
  • July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022
  • 12:00

Expert panel: How ESG-focused TDFs could impact workplace CAPs

With the increased focus on integrating environmental, social and governance factors into pension plans, a new approach by BlackRock Inc. could have a significant impact on…

Access to collective investment trusts will strengthen 403(b) retirement plans: report

U.S. employers offering 403(b) retirement plans will benefit from access to collective investment trusts, according to a report by the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 6, 2022 July 6, 2022
  • 15:00
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Pensions, retirement security at heart of Timberland Equipment strike

More than 50 workers are on strike at Timberland Equipment Ltd. in Woodstock, Ont., after the company and the union failed to reach an agreement…

  • By: Staff
  • July 6, 2022 July 5, 2022
  • 09:00