Guide members through de-accumulation challenges
Every day, almost 1,200 people turn 65 in Canada. That means that more than 400,000 Canadians, on average, will reach retirement age every year between…
- September 19, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:47
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Successful alternative investing requires careful planning
The results of Russell Investments’ 2012 Global Survey on Alternative Investing demonstrate a growing demand for alternative assets among institutional investors. Ninety percent of respondents…
- By: Darren Spencer
- September 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:37
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Editorial: Shoulder the burden
On a mission to get up to speed with the government’s plans for pension reform, I did what a typical Web user might do: I…
- By: Rehana Begg
- September 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
Coping with the cost of chronic disease
The specialty drugs for treating chronic conditions can be miraculously effective, but they come with a high price tag, and plan sponsors are pressured to…
- By: Vicki McCullough
- September 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:56
Another BRIC in the wall
As the U.S. and eurozone superpowers struggle to right themselves financially, emerging markets (EM) have been a key source of growth for the global economy…
- By: Stephen Way
- September 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:57
Flashback: Where I was for 9/11
On Sept. 10, 2001, I was enjoying a round of golf near Uxbridge, Ont., with prospective clients from Scandinavia. We had a wonderful day getting…
- By: Brooke Smith
- September 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:47
Wellness: Sized to fit
When it comes to workplace wellness programs, the question many employers face is no longer whether they should invest in such initiatives, but rather how…
- By: Sue Pridham
- September 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:30
Servus with a smile
While many companies have codified a set of values by which to operate, not all are able to articulate those values in a way that…
- By: Neil Faba
- September 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:15
2012 Top 50 DC plans report: Plans in motion
In Benefits Canada’s 2011 Top 50 DC Plans Report, 46 plans had an increase in assets; this year was not as strong, with only 32…
- By: Sheldon Gordon
- September 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:59
How CIBC Mellon powered through the Northeast Blackout
A little after 4 p.m. EDT on Aug. 14, 2003, downtown Toronto went dark. Rob Shier, senior vice-president and chief operations officer with CIBC Mellon,…
- By: Brooke Smith
- September 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
10 tips for junior consultants
Evolving demands require consultants to be smarter, more collaborative and increasingly results-focused. We asked Sarah J. Beech, president of Pal Benefits, to provide some pointers…
- By: Marcia McDougall
- September 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:35
New views on fixed income
Extraordinarily low interest rates are one of the legacies of the recent financial crisis: as of July 2012, the Bank of Canada has fixed the…
- By: Alexander Schwiersch
- September 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:09
Rise of the multi-consultant
Many Canadian employers that weathered the economic downturn have surfaced with a more cautious attitude. They are often more cost-conscious and risk-averse.
- By: Marcia McDougall
- September 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
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:…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
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,…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 1, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 08:59
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:58