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PIAC shares recommendations with CAPSA on leverage policy work

The Pension Investment Association of Canada responded positively to a recent update from the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ leverage working group. The PIAC agreed with…

  • By: Staff
  • March 18, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 09:00
U.K. pensions could see boon from lagging longevity growth: report

U.K. pensions could see boon from lagging longevity growth: report

U.K. pension plans could see an easing of their liabilities, based on the latest longevity data from the country’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in its…

  • By: Staff
  • March 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
Should DC members be saving enough to cover their spouses?

Should DC members be saving enough to cover their spouses?

Since just about half of private sector workplaces in the U.S. offer some type of retirement plan, many employees in dual income houses could be failing…

  • By: Staff
  • March 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:03
Learn about new industrial revolution at 2019 Benefits and Pension Summit

Learn about new industrial revolution at 2019 Benefits and Pension Summit

The industrial revolution has shaped the world, demonstrated by three dimensions: communications, energy and transportation, according to one futurist. However, the lifeblood of a new industrial…

Editorial

Editorial: A wish list from the DC pension industry

If there’s one thing Canada’s pension industry can agree on, it’s the work that needs to be done around defined contribution pension plans. In February,…

Head to head: Who’s responsible for detecting benefits fraud?

Head to head: Who’s responsible for detecting benefits fraud?

With benefits fraud a growing issue for plan sponsors, the recent spate of fraudulent activities at large organizations has prompted the question of who’s responsible…

University of Waterloo includes retirees in pension, benefits governance

University of Waterloo includes retirees in pension, benefits governance

Despite changing demographics and rising health-care costs, it’s uncommon for employers to include retirees in their pension and benefits governance. However, the University of Waterloo…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • March 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 08:58
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Considerations for institutional investors around divestment

In 2017, New Jersey’s Police and Firemen’s Retirement System took a closer look at its investment in Nike Inc. following an advertising campaign featuring former…

Improving engagement, retention by taking care of employees’ loved ones

Employees have multi-dimensional lives, with responsibilities outside the workplace that affect how they perform within it. This is why companies that are consistently recognized as…

What health conditions are keeping employees from work?

What health conditions are keeping employees from work?

It’s impossible to avoid the simple truth that people get sick, which often keeps them away from work. But which specific health conditions are keeping…

Tips for using big data to measure pension longevity risk

Tips for using big data to measure pension longevity risk

While estimating the longevity of a pension plan’s membership isn’t a new concept, developments in using big data and new tools in predictive modelling could…

Back to basics on health-care spending accounts

Back to basics on health-care spending accounts

In June 2017, Doctors Without Borders added lifestyle and health-care spending accounts to its traditional benefits plan. The organization still provides insurance, drug coverage of…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • March 15, 2019 March 6, 2021
  • 08:53
2019 Drug Plan Trends Report: What’s next for drug plans?

2019 Drug Plan Trends Report: What’s next for drug plans?

Though many plan sponsors are still using step therapy to manage drug plan costs, pharmacogenetic testing is receiving attention as more providers enter the market,…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • March 15, 2019 March 6, 2021
  • 08:53

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…