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CFIB asks premiers not to make C/QPP changes

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has sent a letter to all provincial and territorial premiers, telling them that their members can’t afford Canada/Quebec Pension…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
U.K. Supreme Court overturns Nortel, Lehman pension ruling

U.K. Supreme Court overturns Nortel, Lehman pension ruling

The United Kingdom Supreme Court says that Nortel and Lehman Brothers pension plan members should be treated the same as other unsecured creditors of the…

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:03
Pension plans unhappy with governance and consultants

Pension plans unhappy with governance and consultants

Many pension plans in the United Kingdom feel dissatisfied their investment consultants and current governance structure, according to a 2013 SEI report.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:38
San Jose, unions battle over pension reform in court

San Jose, unions battle over pension reform in court

San Jose is defending itself in court this week over its proposed pension reforms.

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:55
Detroit pension funds dismayed by bankruptcy filing

Detroit pension funds dismayed by bankruptcy filing

Two of Detroit’s pension funds, the General Retirement System and the Fire Retirement System, are disappointed by the city’s bankruptcy filing, which is the largest…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Pension funds sue to block Detroit bankruptcy filing

Pension funds sue to block Detroit bankruptcy filing

Two Detroit pension funds have filed a suit against the city’s emergency manager and the governor of Michigan to try to prevent Detroit from filing…

  • By: Staff
  • July 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:18
Have you claimed your GST/HST credits on pension plan expenses?

Have you claimed your GST/HST credits on pension plan expenses?

The cloud of complex new GST/HST rules affecting pension plans that came into effect in 2010 has a significant silver lining for many pension plan…

  • By: Greg Hurst
  • July 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:18
“Grand bargain” needed for C/QPP reform

“Grand bargain” needed for C/QPP reform

As the country’s finance ministers prepare to consider options for a modest expansion of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans, a new study makes the…

  • By: Staff
  • July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:24
Quebec releases draft regulation on funding relief

Quebec releases draft regulation on funding relief

The Government of Quebec has released a draft regulation concerning new relief measures for the funding of solvency deficiencies for private sector pension plans, according…

  • By: Staff
  • July 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:59
U.S. proposal aims to shift pension risk to insurance companies

U.S. proposal aims to shift pension risk to insurance companies

In an effort to reduce growing pension liabilities in the United States, a top Republican senator has proposed a plan that would allow state and…

Illinois suspends pay for legislators until pension reform passed

Illinois suspends pay for legislators until pension reform passed

Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn has taken the unusual step of suspending pay for its representatives and senators until they can agree on how to eliminate…

CalPERS holds back launch of pension database

CalPERS holds back launch of pension database

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System has delayed the release of pension data after one of its member associations planned to pursue legislation to limit…

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:44
Ontario releases draft regulation on pension asset transfers

Ontario releases draft regulation on pension asset transfers

The Ontario government has released draft regulations concerning asset transfers between pension plans in the context of corporate reorganizations, including the sale of a business.

  • By: Staff
  • July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:18
OAS deferral option now available

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
Regina proposes changes to reduce pension deficit

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
Saskatchewan amends funding rules for public sector DB plans

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

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…

Alberta extends filing deadline for pension plan administrators

Alberta extends filing deadline for pension plan administrators

Alberta has extended the filing deadline for pension plan administrators as a result of flooding in the southern part of the province.

  • By: Staff
  • June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:39
U.S. Supreme Court decision allows benefits for same-sex couples

U.S. Supreme Court decision allows benefits for same-sex couples

The United States Supreme Court ruled that a 1996 law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples is unconstitutional.

  • By: Staff
  • June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:56
Ontario simplifies financial hardship-unlocking process

Ontario simplifies financial hardship-unlocking process

Ontario is making it easier for people who need to access their locked-in retirement funds by restructuring its financial hardship-unlocking program.

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:17
Feds accused of sabotaging CPP talks

Feds accused of sabotaging CPP talks

The president of the Canadian Labour Congress says that the federal government is deliberately trying to sabotage federal-provincial talks aimed at improving the Canada Pension…

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:08
Illinois governor calls for pensions session

Illinois governor calls for pensions session

Following the downgrade of Illinois’s debt by a second credit rating agency, governor Patrick Quinn called for a special legislative session to address the state’s…

  • By: Staff
  • June 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:47
Illinois’s credit rating cut following pension reform failure

Illinois’s credit rating cut following pension reform failure

Fitch has downgraded the state of Illinois’s credit rating one notch to A- after legislators were unable to pass public pension reforms last week.

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:01

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Whether elected or appointed, a pension trustee faces many demands soon after assuming the role. But while the load of a trustee is heavy, there…

Smart idea: Creating a funding policy

Smart idea: Creating a funding policy

In the wake of the Indalex case, it might behoove plan sponsors to draft a funding policy.