An organization’s capacity to succeed is largely dependent on the overall well-being of its people. Simply put, if employees are not healthy, organizations do not…
The recent economic turmoil has forced Canadian employers to reconsider their group benefits programs. As a result, many companies have renewed their interest in the…
Little Box is a privately held company, but its president and CEO, Robert Meggy, doesn’t keep too many secrets from his employees. “We run open-book…
Money in Motion Roundtable November 01, 2009 | Brooke Smith For this year’s Top 40 Money Managers Report, we brought together money managers, consultants and…
Leo de Bever, CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation, discusses AIMCo’s evolution and the impact of the downturn on the money management industry. As a…
The relative lack of excitement around securities lending in previous years embedded a certain sang-froid in the minds of beneficial owners: the monthly revenue cheque…
Defined benefit (DB) pension plans around the world are facing significant pressure as a result of the market turmoil that started in 2008. Many plans…
While it has always been understood that members bear the investment risk in defined contribution (DC) plans, nothing could have exposed these inherent risks better…
The crash of global financial markets in 2008 caused many employers to reassess their responsibility within group plans, according to many North American consultants and…
Making changes to retiree benefits plans is the new norm for Canadian employers. While most employers expect to keep a retiree benefits plan in place,…
We take calculated risks every day, simply by living our lives. Reaching into the toaster to pull out a piece of burning bread. Crossing the…
It is clear at law that when an employer assumes the role of pension plan administrator, it becomes a fiduciary. However, the employer does not…
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent and much anticipated ruling in Elaine Nolan et al. v. Kerry (Canada) Inc. et al. has brought some needed…
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…