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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…

Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times

As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…

Head to head: What’s riskier right now: investments in private equity or public equity?

One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…

How Waterloo Regional Health Network leadership unified retirement benefits under the HOOPP to ensure equity across its workforce

When Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital merged in April 2025, leaders weren’t just bringing together two sites and two cultures, they also…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 12, 2025 December 14, 2025
  • 08:58