Pension membership on the rise in Canada: StatsCan
More than 125,000 Canadians became active members in a registered pension plan in 2019, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. It found the number…
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
- 15:00
Top Stories in Capital accumulation plans
Reliance Home Comfort, Unifor deal increases paid sick days, employer RRSP match
The 830 locked-out employees at Reliance Home Comfort sites in Ontario are heading back to work after their union ratified a new contract with the…
- By: Staff
- July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021
- 15:00
East coast companies among early adopters of new retirement savings platform
Two East coast companies are among the early adopters of a retirement savings platform for employers in the not-for-profit sector. Prince Edward Island Family Violence…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 29, 2021 June 29, 2021
- 09:00
Amazon launching employee health programs in Canada
Amazon.com Inc. is launching a digital health-care platform for its Canadian employees. The My Wellbeing platform provides employees with access to a range of health-care…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
- 09:00
Majority of Canadian workers willing to take less pay for a workplace pension plan: survey
A majority (70 per cent) of Canadians say they’re willing to forgo a higher salary in exchange for a workplace pension plan, according to a…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- June 18, 2021 June 19, 2021
- 15:00
Americans still saving via DC plans despite pandemic-fuelled uncertainty: report
Despite the uncertainty wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are continuing to save for retirement through defined contribution pension plans, according to new data from…
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2021 June 16, 2021
- 15:00
Indigenous, racialized seniors have less retirement security: report
Indigenous and racialized seniors have less retirement security and higher poverty rates than white seniors in Canada, according to a new report by the Canadian…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 16, 2021 June 15, 2021
- 09:00
Financial market regulators highlighting focus on DC investment fees
Investment fees led the agenda at the Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators’ annual meeting last week. This year, the forum engaged externally on investment fees,…
- By: Staff
- June 15, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 15:00
Nova Scotia providing residents with early access to retirement savings
Nova Scotia is allowing residents to apply directly to their financial institution to access their retirement savings when facing financial challenges. Under amendments to provincial…
- By: Staff
- June 15, 2021 June 16, 2021
- 09:00
New longevity pension fund offers decumulation option for plan sponsors
Purpose Investments Inc. is introducing a new longevity pension fund, which invests 50 per cent in equities and 50 per cent in fixed income. It…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021
- 09:00
Latest GM Canada, Unifor deal includes DB pension changes, benefits enhancements
The union representing General Motors of Canada Co. employees in Ontario has ratified a new agreement for workers at a plant in Ingersoll that removes…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 26, 2021 April 14, 2021
- 09:00
OSFI launching consultation on climate change risks to pensions, financial institutions
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is launching a three-month consultation on risks arising from climate change that can affect the safety and…
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2021 April 14, 2021
- 15:00
Head to head: Should pension plans be investing actively or passively?
Two experienced pension professionals weigh in on the longstanding debate regarding whether pension plans should be investing actively or passively. Blair Richards, chief investment officer…
- By: Benefits Canada
- December 18, 2020 April 23, 2021
- 08:59