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Comparing a ‘to’ and ‘through’ approach to target-date funds

Comparing a ‘to’ and ‘through’ approach to target-date funds

While Canadians rely on individual savings more than they have in the past due to the decline in defined benefit pension plans, they’re susceptible to…

Diversified growth funds touted as flexible alternative amid low returns

Diversified growth funds touted as flexible alternative amid low returns

The default funds of the past may not meet members’ needs in the future because people are living longer and not saving enough amid an…

Why can’t people see into the future? A closer look at near-sightedness versus far-sightedness

Why can’t people see into the future? A closer look at near-sightedness versus far-sightedness

During the DC Plan Summit, participants broke off into small groups to discuss the major challenges facing plan sponsors. Here are some highlights of the…

Rethinking DC contributions: An individualized approach

Rethinking DC contributions: An individualized approach

During the DC Plan Summit, participants broke off into small groups to discuss the major challenges facing plan sponsors. Here are some highlights of the…

PC victory in Manitoba could signal bad news for CPP expansion

PC victory in Manitoba could signal bad news for CPP expansion

While Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have been silent about their stance on an expansion to the Canada Pension Plan, experts predict the party’s victory Tuesday could mean the province…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
EY enhances benefits for working parents

EY enhances benefits for working parents

EY is introducing new financial benefits for working parents, including financial assistance of up to $25,000 per family for adoption, reproductive technology procedures, and medically-necessary egg…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:37
Employers integral to closing gender wage gap: report

Employers integral to closing gender wage gap: report

Ontario’s gender wage gap summary report, published Tuesday, says employers play a key role in addressing the issue and that changes in the workplace around flexibility,…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
How to draft a compensation plan for a CEO

How to draft a compensation plan for a CEO

Company profile Joey, 62, has been running a successful private mining company in Calgary for the past 15 years. He plans to leave the firm…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:54
New Morneau EAP alliance reflects evolving benefits market in Asia

New Morneau EAP alliance reflects evolving benefits market in Asia

As multinational companies expand into new markets, services such as employee assistance programs are taking off on a global level as well. “At a macro level, there is a…

Have your say: Should other provinces join the ORPP?

Have your say: Should other provinces join the ORPP?

Ontario employers may not be the only ones facing compliance with the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan as the provincial government has floated the option of allowing other…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:03
Caisse announces organizational shakeup

Caisse announces organizational shakeup

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced an organizational shakeup as it launches a new infrastructure subsidiary. “Over the years to come, we will…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:23
Half of Toronto-area workers have faced mental-health issues: survey

Half of Toronto-area workers have faced mental-health issues: survey

More than 1.5 million employees in the greater Toronto and Hamilton area have experienced a mental-health issue, according to new research by CivicAction. The study,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
Caisse’s executive vice-president of private equity and infrastructure steps down

Caisse’s executive vice-president of private equity and infrastructure steps down

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced that Andreas Beroutsos, its executive vice-president of private equity and infrastructure, has decided to step down. The…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:01

Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

Hydro-Quebec’s $185 billion expansion plan getting institutional investor attention: report

A new $185 billion plan by Hydro-Quebec to build out increased power capacity is gaining attention from institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Employers can support different generations with flexibility, empathetic leadership: expert

Employers can support a multigenerational workforce by understanding each generations’ needs and offering flexibility and empathetic leadership, says Darryl Wright, a partner at Ernst &…

New York State Common Retirement Fund curbing oil and gas investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is restricting its exposure in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including divesting a portion of its investment…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Tim Deacon leaving Ontario Teachers’ for Sun Life Financial

Tim Deacon is leaving his role as chief financial officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for a leadership role at another financial institution, effective…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

CalPERS doubling down on allocations to private market assets

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is increasing its investments in private market assets to maximize returns from its highest-performing asset classes. The pension fund…

  • By: Staff
  • March 22, 2024 March 20, 2024
  • 15:00