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How the ‘Internet of Things’ is changing the way we live and work

How the ‘Internet of Things’ is changing the way we live and work

Is it going to rain today? Your umbrella glows brightly to say yes, you’re going to need it later. Forgot to take your blood pressure…

How to ask your insurance provider about cyber security

How to ask your insurance provider about cyber security

You probably remember the headlines earlier this year when Anthem, the second biggest U.S. health insurance company, suffered a massive data breach. Hackers stole the…

Quick hits

For more on the current state of Canada’s DB plans, check out our 2015 Top 100 Pension Funds Report Health Byte Drink Up! Ignore all…

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:10
How to cut back benefits without making employees mad

How to cut back benefits without making employees mad

The cost of prescription drugs has been rising fast. Driven by novel and improved treatments for illnesses such as hepatitis C and cancer, fewer drugs…

Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing

Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing

Responsible investment (RI)—integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment selection and management—is becoming mainstream.

  • By: Deb Abbey
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:26
Editorial: The DC industry should refocus its efforts

Editorial: The DC industry should refocus its efforts

Earlier this year, Benefits Canada hosted its annual DC Plan Summit. As part of the agenda, Ole Settergren from the Swedish Pension Agency talked about…

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

Need to get reimbursed for your chiropractic appointment this morning? No problem: your healthcare provider can submit your claim electronically right after your visit. Or…

Breakdown: Our glossary of Internet acronyms

Breakdown: Our glossary of Internet acronyms

So you just received a text or email from your young co-worker, and it's full of acronyms you don’t understand. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!…

How treatment-resistant depression impacts your benefits plan

How treatment-resistant depression impacts your benefits plan

Your employee has tried to treat her depression with at least two different medications but nothing seems to be working. She’s not alone: research suggests…

How to cope with low interest rates

How to cope with low interest rates

What’s an investment manager to do in a low interest rate environment?

Mind the gap: Highlights of Benefits Canada’s retiree/pre-retiree research

Mind the gap: Highlights of Benefits Canada’s retiree/pre-retiree research

Today’s retirees are in a good place, but pre-retirees aren’t getting the help they need

When is it a good idea to de-risk your DB plan?

When is it a good idea to de-risk your DB plan?

De-risking is a term we’ve heard often in the last few years, as is liability-driven investing. But, in a sense, neither should be necessary, as…

  • By: Don Ezra
  • May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
2015 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Pension funds embrace risky insurance products

2015 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Pension funds embrace risky insurance products

In the quest for yield, some pension funds are buying riskier insurance products

Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question

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:…

Head to head: In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, should employees contribute to a DC plan or an ESOP?

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 enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform

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…