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How can employers help bridge the gender pension gap?

Women are in a worse position than men when it comes to pension savings, thanks to several systemic factors. So how can plan sponsors bridge…

Why pension funds should have boots on the ground globally

Why pension funds should have boots on the ground globally

The world may be more digital than ever, but a physical presence can still sometimes make the difference between success and failure for pension plans…

How the City of Montreal uses alternatives for pension stability

Changes to Quebec’s pension legislation, including a move away from solvency funding requirements and the introduction of a cost-sharing model, against the backdrop of a…

Coverage of the 2020 DC Plan Summit

During an educational two days in Montreal, the 2020 DC Plan Summit, on Feb. 5-7, featured a range of sessions diving into today’s top issues…

A field guide to the spectrum of Canadian mental-health professionals

Mental-health issues continue to be a driver of employee absence and disability year after year, so it’s important for employers to understand and cover a…

Q&A with Telus Communications’ Carol Craig

Telus Communications Inc.’s director of pension and benefits talks about plan member choice, honouring diversity and local walks. Q. What top challenges do you face in…

  • By: Avery Page
  • April 17, 2020 March 4, 2021
  • 08:50
Is your pension communication message getting through?

Is your pension communication message getting through?

Defined contribution plan sponsors are often concerned their members aren’t taking full advantage of the pension offering and can wonder why their communications strategies don’t…

A look at the different paths to ESG integration

A look at the different paths to ESG integration

With environmental, social and governance issues becoming more prominent among investors, it’s important to consider what sustainability means for DC plans. Plan sponsors are facing…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 08:48
How PCL Construction balances its DC pension and employee share plan

How PCL Construction balances its DC pension and employee share plan

At PCL Construction, employee ownership is built into the company culture and is a big part of total compensation. However, it’s created some apathy when…

What do target-date funds have in common with automobiles?

What do target-date funds have in common with automobiles?

At Benefits Canada‘s 2020 DC Plan Summit in Montreal in February, in a session highlighting innovations in target-date funds, Gary Chateram, former vice-president of institutional sales…

Taking a broader view of pension sustainability

Taking a broader view of pension sustainability

While the pension industry has historically thought about the sustainability of pension plans themselves, it’s now time to think about sustainability more broadly, said Kate…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 08:45
Modern view of retirement readiness includes non-retirement goals

Modern view of retirement readiness includes non-retirement goals

As the world changes, so do the workforce and workplaces of today, demanding a new approach to how the industry is helping defined contribution plan…

The risks and rewards of post-retirement solutions

The risks and rewards of post-retirement solutions

As thoughts turn to decumulation, defined contribution plan sponsors have to look for different metrics to assess the variety of products on offer. During a…

Balancing the risks and opportunities of AI

Balancing the risks and opportunities of AI

Artificial intelligence is everywhere and will affect every sector, said Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin, president and chief executive officer of the research organization the Center for…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 08:42
Using automatic tools to engage employees in retirement saving

Using automatic tools to engage employees in retirement saving

When Gracie Inacay, former executive director and head of HR at Harris Associates, joined the firm, she took a good, long look at its defined…

Connecting short- and long-term financial goals

Connecting short- and long-term financial goals

People across Canada are stressed out about money. In fact, 41 per cent of Canadians say money is their No. 1 source of stress, according…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 08:40
An overview of new DC plan decumulation options

An overview of new DC plan decumulation options

From plan members to plan sponsors to providers, everyone in the industry is talking about decumulation. Even governments are getting in on the action. But…

Using creativity to engage employees with pensions

Using creativity to engage employees with pensions

When is the best time to tell your employees about how good your pension plan is? “Before someone else tells them about theirs,” said Keith…

Wrap-up: DC plan sponsor challenges and opportunities

Wrap-up: DC plan sponsor challenges and opportunities

Wrapping up the 2020 DC Plan Summit with his customary flair, Zaheed Jiwani, principal and leader of the DC consulting group at Eckler Ltd., highlighted…

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Bank of Canada would have cut rates on oil shock alone, Poloz tells MPs

The governor of the Bank of Canada says the central bank would have likely slashed its key interest rate in response to plunging oil prices,…

Caisse shifts roles to face global economic challenges

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is making a number of personnel changes as part of its response to the economic challenges. “At…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2020 December 13, 2020
  • 08:07
Goldman Sachs using virtual programs to support workers, kids during coronavirus

Goldman Sachs using virtual programs to support workers, kids during coronavirus

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is supporting its U.S. staff during the coronavirus pandemic with a series of programs they can tune into remotely, from fitness…

  • By: Staff
  • April 16, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:45
How to ease pension plan member anxiety when they can’t access funds

How to ease pension plan member anxiety when they can’t access funds

Anxiety is running high for many Canadians who are feeling the immediate financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic due to job losses, reduced work hours…

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Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 0.25%

The Bank of Canada is warning that the downturn tied to COVID-19 will be the worst on record and that the economic recovery will depend…

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Managing fixed income liquidity issues caused by the coronavirus crash

When the coronavirus prompted a collapse in both economic activity and equity markets in March, it put an end to the longest bull market in…