Most DC plan members aren’t jumping at the opportunity to get financial or investment advice—even if their employers absorb the costs. You’ve probably heard the…
Plan sponsors should focus on managing members’ expectations, not just on benefits adequacy. Whether liability driven investing (LDI) is a new idea or an old…
After months of digging through research and mining public opinion, the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions offers some hope for the future of defined benefit…
Plan sponsors are going to great lengths in their benefits plan communications. Prepare to be amazed. With a wider range of options available than ever…
As some governments consider restricting the ability of sovereign wealth funds to invest in their countries’ assets, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is taking…
Best practices and risk management considerations for institutional investors in selecting, evaluating and monitoring custodians. Institutional investors are becoming more concerned with ensuring that their…
As pension funds move into more sophisticated investment strategies, custodians are responding with cutting-edge technology and value-added services that go beyond their traditional offerings. Last…
Move over healthcare—according to a new survey, the environment now tops the list as the most important issue facing Canada. The 10th Annual Healthcare…
William Robson recommends a new solution to an age-old problem. Chances are, you’ve never heard of Edna Parker. But her claim to fame is noteworthy.…
With recent legislation in Ontario and Nova Scotia allowing dental hygienists to practise independently of dentists, what is the impact on employers, insurers and employees?…
EDS Canada was moving from a traditional plan to a flexible benefits plan and needed to get the message across to employees in a positive…
Bell Aliant was created when four telephone companies merged in 1999, each with their own group benefits plan. Given the costs and complexities associated with…
For some plan sponsors, the value offered by vaccines may outweigh their costs. You are all too aware of how illness can have a devastating…
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…