Last year, members of U.S.-based DC plans continued to rely on target-date funds (TDFs) to determine their asset mix, while the plan members who selected…
Not surprisingly, free coffee is great—but not for the reasons you think!
The federal government recently released the final draft of the new investment regulations Canadian registered pension plans will be subject to.
The majority of Canadian employees (72%) are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs, but 41% of those employees still regularly look for new opportunities.
Spending on government worker wages, benefits and pensions in Ontario has increased by as much as 47% between 2005/06 and 2013/2014, making it harder for…
Cigna Global Health Benefits has started providing medical, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits to Canadian expatriates and their eligible family members.
U.S. companies are expanding their health and wellness programs, but many employees don’t participate in them, leaving millions of dollars of unclaimed incentives.
Demand grows as firms look to shed pension liabilities.
Businesses say the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) could lead to hiring freezes and job losses.
Drugs continue to be a cost driver for benefits plans, so what should plan sponsors expect going forward?
Although small-cap stocks may have underperformed recently, the bull market’s not over yet, and small caps should outperform large caps, said Jim Furey, managing partner…
While 2014 saw the average cost of buying out a DB plan remain largely stable, there's a growing trend to reduce the risks associated with…
A report offers even more proof that pharmacists can improve the care people living with diabetes receive.
Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are named in a US$4.6 billion class action by the employees of a New Zealand-based software company. About 200…
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…
Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…
More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…
Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…
Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…