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UBC outlines its strategy for decumulation

UBC outlines its strategy for decumulation

Decumulation is a growing and challenging issue for defined contribution pension plan sponsors. But one plan sponsor, the University of British Columbia faculty pension plan,…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:31
Member engagement, decumulation among lessons from Britain

Member engagement, decumulation among lessons from Britain

While a strong default option is crucial, plan sponsors shouldn’t forget about the importance of effective member engagement when it comes to their pension plans.…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:29
Tailored communications key to New York university’s engagement efforts

Tailored communications key to New York university’s engagement efforts

When it comes to pensions, effective member engagement requires tailored efforts, said David Morrell, director of university benefits at the State University of New York.…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:28
Researcher calls for rethink of replacement rates

Researcher calls for rethink of replacement rates

Everyone has heard the statistic that replacing 70 per cent of pre-retirement earnings will lead to retirement income adequacy. But where did that magic number…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:27
Low-volatility equities: An alternative to alternatives for DC plans

Low-volatility equities: An alternative to alternatives for DC plans

How can plan sponsors build a defensive portfolio to manage volatility? They may want to consider low-volatility equities, said Kristen Colvin, director of consultant relations…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:26
Compiling your own investment playlist

Compiling your own investment playlist

Since the early days of radio, the music industry has come a long way as listeners can now customize playlists on their personal devices. A…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:25
The right number: How much is enough?

The right number: How much is enough?

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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:25
New risks and the DC model

New risks and the DC model

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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:24
Retirement readiness in the DC world

Retirement readiness in the DC world

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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:24
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:23
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:22
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:21
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…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:21

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…

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

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…

ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability

Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
  • 09:00

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

An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 09:00

Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert

The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…