In 2011, the Ontario government announced measures offering temporary solvency relief for eligible public sector pension plans that are less than 90% funded. A number…
The reality that Canadians are not saving enough for retirement has sparked the idea of reforming the pension system. Speakers at the 2012 DC Plan…
Many DB pension plan sponsors in Canada are revising their investment strategies to focus more on risk management in order to better manage funded status,…
Infertility is on the rise in Canada, as various studies referenced in the March 2012 issue of Human Reproduction indicate. In 2009/10, 16% of heterosexual…
Benefits fraud comes in several forms, including fraudulent claims for health services and disability fraud targeting both employer-sponsored disability insurance and workers’ compensation benefits.
More important today than ever before is having a retirement savings portfolio that’s balanced between capital preservation and capital accumulation. To help members achieve this,…
Governance remains a crucial issue in the management of a DC plan. Two speakers at the 2012 DC Plan Summit, held in Mont Tremblant, Que.,…
Just as an investment manager is responsible for evaluating a particular security within the context of the overall portfolio, a pension plan committee is responsible…
During this period of reform, there’s been a lot of discussion about how to improve pension coverage across Canada, and how to keep the current…
In a way, Frank Swedlove is in the security business. Indirectly, he helps Canadians with life, health and retirement issues as president of the Canadian…
Is Canada finally facing the reality that meaningful pension reform can no longer be delayed?
The retirement dreams of many Canadians are in jeopardy. The uncertain and volatile markets have robbed plan members of confidence in their retirement savings, including…
On Dec. 8, 2008, Bernie Madoff—then chair of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC—was arrested after admitting that the hedge fund part of his business…
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…