The pension industry has seen a number of issues disrupt the group retirement market recently. They include low interest rates, financial crashes, the switch to…
Despite a common perception of millennials as entitled and vocal, many women from that generation who work in finance don’t seem to fit the stereotype.…
One sure way for sponsors of defined contribution pension plans to attract the attention of class action lawyers is to tell members what the value…
It’s been a busy season for backtracking on government efforts to rein in the costs of pension and benefits programs. In March, the federal Liberals…
The start of the year ushered in additional bulk-buying power for Canada’s publicly funded drug plans, giving them a greater ability to negotiate lower prices.…
You don’t even have to pick up the phone anymore to call in sick. Today, skipping work can be as simple as sending a brief…
It’s been a bumpy year on global stock markets and at least some plan sponsors appear to be fastening their seatbelts in anticipation of more…
“These Canadians own your town,” Fortune magazine declared in December 2015, referring to the massive infrastructure and real estate investments Canadian pension funds have made…
While the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan has provoked some apprehension about a potentially negative impact on defined contribution pension plans, a Benefits Canada survey of…
When Eckler principal Paul Harrietha worked with the Auto Sector Retirees Health Care Trust on benefits packages at General Motors of Canada and Chrysler Canada…
While at a previous job with a school board, Karla Kochan would often see teachers quickly scale back their retirement plans after they had stopped…
Despite the billions of dollars spent on health care in Canada by both public and private payers, there’s a significant gap in the coverage available…
In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…
One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul, store manager,…
PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…