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Using behavioural insights to tackle the integrity conundrum

Using behavioural insights to tackle the integrity conundrum

What makes people dishonest? And how can employers understand employees’ decision-making processes to curb dishonest actions? People are good at being creative and rationalizing why…

Personalization key to younger DC plan member engagement

Personalization key to younger DC plan member engagement

As millennials look to their employers to integrate their career, education and leisure, this creates challenges for the pension industry, said Erica Hall, assistant vice-president…

Q&A with Aon’s Art Babcock

Q&A with Aon’s Art Babcock

On the eve of his retirement, with more than 40 years in benefits under his belt, Aon’s Art Babcock considers the industry’s move to technology,…

How DC plans can make the best of worst-case situations

How DC plans can make the best of worst-case situations

In a challenging market environment, it’s important to focus on making the most of worst-case scenarios, said Ed Studd, solutions manager for U.S. portfolio solutions…

Redefining the traditional retirement journey

Redefining the traditional retirement journey

When it comes to retirement, it’s key to focus on the journey, not just getting there, said Jean-Pascal Plamondon, national director of client relationship and…

DC pension industry must shift focus to adequate retirement income

DC pension industry must shift focus to adequate retirement income

While a lot of attention has been paid to “the front end of pension plans,” there hasn’t been enough focus on how that translates into…

Plan sponsor panel: Customizing plan design, communication key for DC members

Plan sponsor panel: Customizing plan design, communication key for DC members

In determining which savings options to offer employees, a key component is understanding the workforce and its goals, as well as communicating the offering in…

Investing through the DC plan member lens

Investing through the DC plan member lens

While user experience is a major focus in the technology world, it’s time to start looking at retirement from the end-user experience as well, said…

DC plan member actions affected by volatility

DC plan member actions affected by volatility

In the face of a challenging capital market and its subsequent volatility, defined contribution plan sponsors must consider the affect on plan member behaviour, said Colin…

Engaging millennials in retirement requires different solutions

Engaging millennials in retirement requires different solutions

With different generations in the workplace requiring personalized approaches, the pension industry is reimagining traditional savings plans, said Brady Aarssen, assistant vice-president of business development…

Strategic DC plan design driving right result

Strategic DC plan design driving right result

While the pension industry has traditionally spent a lot of time focusing on active management and its impact, the right result is driven by strategic…

Using plan design to drive better outcomes for DC plan members

Using plan design to drive better outcomes for DC plan members

Looking at the role of plan design in driving member outcomes, it comes down to data and experience, according to Margaret Rux, principal and department…

Holistic retirement thinking: Integrating public, private pensions

Holistic retirement thinking: Integrating public, private pensions

Defined contribution plan sponsors should consider Canada’s public pension system when designing their plans, according to a panel comparing the Canadian system to the ones…

Employers can support workers’ mental health with digital toolkits, adequate coverage: expert

This Mental Health Week and beyond, employers can support employee mental health using digital toolkits, mental-health coaching and by providing adequate coverage, says Marie-Chantal Côtè, senior…

Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees

The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on the Canada Life Assurance Co. after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
  • 15:00

ESG standards helping institutional investors realize positive annualized returns: study

Environmental, social and governance standards have helped investors generate positive annualized returns, with environmental investments leading the pack globally, according to a new study from…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
  • 15:00

CPPIB sells 2.78% stake in India logistics firm

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling 2.78 per cent of its stake in India-based supply chain and logistics operator Delhivery Ltd. The total…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

Funded ratio of 100 largest U.S. corporate DB pension plans declines to 98.4% in fiscal 2023: report

The funded ratio of U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans declined to 98.5 per cent in fiscal 2023 from 99.4 per cent in 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 April 30, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Have hedge funds budged on hurdle rates?

Even though it has been two years since the U.S. Federal Reserve started rapidly hiking interest rates, hedge fund managers aren’t more likely to have…