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2019 DC Plan Summit: Embracing change

2019 DC Plan Summit: Embracing change

During a packed schedule at Benefits Canada’s 2019 Defined Contribution Plan Summit in Banff, Alta., on Feb. 6-8, DC plan sponsors heard about the solutions…

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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 12, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 12, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:48
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 12, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:47
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 12, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 12, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:44
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…

SHEPP appointing Paula Potter as CEO

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into the CEO role with…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
  • 15:00

UPP reporting 5.2% investment return in 2025, net assets reach $13.5 billion

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is reporting a 5.2 per cent total fund net return for the year, pushing its net assets from $12.8…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026
  • 11:00

Institutional investors monitoring U.S. interest rate policy amid geopolitical uncertainty: expert

Despite an uncertain market landscape impacted by geopolitical volatility, institutional investors are staying the course with portfolio management, says Andrew Norelli, managing director and member…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Telus Communications Inc.’s employee volunteering initiative was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
  • 09:00

EY Canada highlighting importance of DEI through new platform

EY Canada’s ‘Shapers of the Future’ platform is highlighting how diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in its workforce, leadership development and company culture. The…

Fengate’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards win reinforcing hybrid work strategy

Fengate Asset Management’s win in the Future of Work category at Benefits Canada‘s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is reinforcing its approach to workplace flexibility and…