1. The politics of (DC) pensions
Greg Hurst rolls out the road map to a DC pension for all Canadians.
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2. Who’s offering group TFSAs?
Since their introduction in January, Group tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) have not enjoyed the uptake that some had expected. Is this a rejection of the product, or just a slow start?
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3. An alternative to target date funds
How the target date process can provide transparency for DC plan sponsors.
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4. More guidance required for DC plan members
Employers that provide defined contribution (DC) pension plans to their staff are being urged to provide more guidance by one of the leading consultancies in the field.
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5. CAP survey reveals surprises
Benefits Canada has released the results from its annual Survey of Capital Accumulation Plan Members and there were some surprises this year—both good and bad.
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6. DC isn’t the only way
As plan sponsors with defined benefit (DB) pension plans still struggle with funding issues, some may be considering a switch to a defined contribution (DC) plan.
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7. Target date funds 3.0
Target date funds offer tremendous potential for self-directed and employer-sponsored defined contribution pension plans. Reducing the decision-making burden for investors and streamlining administration are worthy goals, but recent markets have exposed flaws of earlier versions.
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8. Group TFSAs: a tentative start
While Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are a hit with individuals, their penetration has been modest with group benefit plans in the workplace.
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9. Know your plan member
DC plan members don’t always act in their own self-interests, but knowing what makes them tick can help plan sponsors to shepherd them towards a better retirement.
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10. Reducing costs in DC arrangements
These unprecedented times have many organizations looking at various ways to reduce their operating costs. Are there any potential savings related to DC (defined contribution) arrangements?
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