Teach safe savings to DC members
In the post-financial crisis world, perhaps plan sponsors can forgive DC plan members for wanting to hide their savings under the mattress. Slow GDP growth,…
- By: Joel Kranc
- August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 05:07
Latest news in Capital accumulation plans
TFSA benefits not being realized
While nearly half of Canadians have a tax-free savings account (TFSA), many are not taking advantage of the unique benefits the account offers for saving,…
- By: Staff
- August 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:03
Eurozone plan sponsors need to manage risk
Employers in the troubled eurozone need to take preventative action to help protect the investments of their pension plan members, according to a new release…
- By: Staff
- August 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:17
Can society improve its pension situation?
With pension liabilities rising to record levels, many individuals are facing hard choices as a result. Should they delay retirement or lower their retirement standard…
- August 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
Q&A: How HBC connects with retirees
Marc Poupart, divisional vice-president, pension and retirement programs, with Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), discusses his company's extensive DC retiree base.
- By: Helen Burnett-Nichols
- August 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 22:44
PRPP inducements: What they mean for employers
Pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs) will be attractive to employers that wish to shed the risks associated with the fiduciary obligations for employers that offer…
- By: Greg Hurst
- August 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:58
PRPP regulatory proposals published
The federal government has prepublished regulatory proposals to address provisions of the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act (Bill C-25), says Ted Menzies, Minister of State…
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:55
HBC intervenes in employee apathy
After years of waiting for its DC plan members to turn into amateur investment managers, Marc Poupart, divisional vice-president, pension and retirement programs, with Hudson’s…
- By: Helen Burnett-Nichols
- August 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 22:47
Can pensions and new media come together?
Benefits Canada’s sixth annual Survey of CAP Members held some surprising results, especially around newer communication channels such as social media and mobile apps.
- By: Tony Palermo
- July 18, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
Auto features boost retirement readiness
Auto features in retirement plans can get employers to their group retirement plan goals faster while better preparing their employees for retirement, says new U.S.…
- By: SmallBizAdvisor.ca staff
- July 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:43
Challenges and changes for DC plan members
People don’t consciously control a lot of their behaviour. For plan sponsors, this is frustrating, because getting employees engaged in benefits and retirement plans is…
- By: Leigh Doyle
- July 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:59
Q&A: CBC pension plan responds to critics
The CBC/Radio-Canada Pension plan has led the way with its LDI strategy, but public sector plans have also faced some tough critics and even tougher…
- By: Sheldon Gordon
- July 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:13
CSS plan builds for the future
Over the past 73 years, the Co-operative Superannuation Society Pension Plan (CSS plan) (No. 60 on Benefits Canada’s 2012 Top 100 Pension Funds Report) has…
- By: Neil Faba
- July 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:49
Great-West Life launches VRSP website
Great-West Life has launched a new website, at vrsp-greatwestlife.com, to help Quebec businesses set up their company’s voluntary retirement savings plans (VRSPs), once legislation has…
- By: Staff
- June 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:58
Helping employees to become retirement-ready
Research by Aon Hewitt has found that workers may finally be making progress in closing the gap between the amount of money they need in…
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
Raise retirement ages, says OECD
Governments around the globe will need to gradually increase their retirement ages in order to keep their pension systems sustainable, according to a new report…
- By: Staff
- June 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:45
2011 CAP Member Survey: Meeting needs across the spectrum
It’s an age-old problem…how do you get capital accumulation plan (CAP) members engaged in retirement planning and encourage them to take responsibility for their own…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:13
2011 CAP Member Survey: Exploring new communications
From social media to mobile apps, there are many emerging communication channels for CAP sponsors. But if you build it, will your plan members come?
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:12
2011 CAP Member Survey: Managing expectations
The good news is that CAP members generally appreciate the role they play in attaining adequate retirement income. The bad news? Most just aren’t there…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:12
2011 CAP Member Survey: Increasing understanding
Many CAP members aren’t confident that they understand their retirement plans and basic investment concepts. What role can targeted communications strategies play in improving their…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:11
2011 CAP Member Survey: Engaging employees
Getting employees into the plan and saving early is an ongoing challenge for CAP sponsors. What are the barriers, and how can employers overcome them?
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:09
Towers Watson releases life expectancy app
Here’s a new use for your smartphone, even if it is a tad uncomfortable to think about. Towers Watson’s U.K. office has released a new…
- By: Tammy Burns
- May 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:29
Where I was when: Launch of the CAP guidelines
According to Jean-Daniel Côté, vice-president, capital accumulation plans and retirement, with ACT Conseillers Inc., the main concerns of many capital accumulation plan (CAP) sponsors used…
- By: Neil Faba
- May 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:28
Retirement adequacy tough regardless of design
The DB versus DC debate has been boiling away for many years. Hopefully you will find the following adds a few new thoughts to this…
- By: Calvin Jordan
- May 18, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:27
Target income replacement ratios too low, says U.S. paper
It’s no secret than most people aren’t saving enough for retirement. But those who are able to save enough may come up short as well,…
- By: SmallBizAdvisor.ca staff
- May 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:56