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Survey finds longevity literacy tied to regular retirement planning, saving

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employees with strong longevity literacy are saving for retirement on a regular basis, compared to 58 per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2023 August 22, 2023
  • 15:00

B.C. Transit’s Fraser Valley workers joining CAAT’s DBplus pension plan

B.C. Transit’s Fraser Valley bus drivers are joining the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s DBplus pension plan. After a strike action that lasted 124…

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Updates to FSRA pension administration guidance will strengthen language around legal risks: expert

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed updates to its guidance on pension plan administrator roles and responsibilities. The updates…

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Ontario DB pension plans return 0.7% in Q2 2023: FSRA

Ontario-based defined benefit pension plans returned, on average, 0.7 per cent on their investments in the second quarter of 2023, according to a new report…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2023 August 18, 2023
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Report calls for more illiquid assets in DC pension plans’ target-date funds

Diversifying target-date funds by incorporating illiquid assets — such as private equity, real estate and infrastructure — could result in a 0.15 per cent annual…

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37% of U.S. employers say attraction, retention is No. 1 reason to offer non-qualified retirement plans: survey

More than a third (37 per cent) of U.S. employers that offer a non-qualified retirement plan say attraction and retention of key talent is their…

  • By: Staff
  • August 17, 2023 August 16, 2023
  • 09:00
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43% of U.S. DC pension plan sponsors offering auto-escalation: survey

More than two-fifths (43 per cent) of U.S. defined contribution pension plan sponsors say their plan offers automatic escalation, up from 21 per cent in…

  • By: Staff
  • August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
  • 15:00

Majority of U.K. DB pension plan sponsors favour annuity buyout as long-term strategy: survey

More than half of U.K. defined benefit pension plan sponsors say they’d consider ways of securing benefits for their members beyond insurance-based solutions, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • August 15, 2023 August 14, 2023
  • 10:00
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How employers can alleviate labour challenges by supporting older workers who want to stay on the job

Employers can alleviate labour challenges by supporting older employees who want to continue working through training and opportunities, says Lisa Taylor, an associate fellow at…

Community Support Centre, Unifor agreement includes group RRSP, benefits gains

The union representing employees at Community Support Centre-Northwest in Dryden, Ont. has ratified a three-year agreement that includes retirement savings and benefits gains. The agreement…

  • By: Staff
  • August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023
  • 09:00
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U.S. workers say they’ll need average of $4,940 a month income in retirement: survey

U.S. workers forecast they’ll need an average $4,940 monthly income to enjoy a comfortable retirement, according to a new survey by Schroders. The survey, which…

  • By: Staff
  • August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023
  • 15:00

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

An article on how Yellow Corp.’s bankruptcy will impact Canadian workers’ pensions was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

  • By: Staff
  • August 11, 2023 August 10, 2023
  • 09:00

Editorial: Deciphering the data

I’m sitting down to write this on the hottest day so far in 2023. Environment Canada has issued a multi-day heat warning in my region…

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

A story on how Organon Canada is supporting women employees at every stage of their career was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
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Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
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Back to basics on investment glide paths

Simply put, a glide path is a calculation designed to support an employee’s desired retirement timeline through investments in a target-date fund. When an employee…

Ontario court sides with IBM in pension benefits rectification case

An Ontario Superior Court ruling that allowed IBM Canada Ltd. to retrospectively rectify drafting errors that created unintended additional pension benefits for employees on disability…

FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan

In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
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Where do Canadian institutional investors stand on calls for increased domestic investments?

A renewed call for increased domestic investments by Canadian pension plans isn’t surprising amid an ongoing discussion around the role of investment organizations in supporting the…

Just a third of U.K pension plan members feel they’ve saved enough to retire: survey

Only a third (31 per cent) of U.K. pension plan members say they have sufficient retirement savings, down slightly from 32 per cent in 2022,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024
  • 15:00

Clear, flexible regulations needed for target-benefit plans: report

Clear and flexible regulations that reflect the nature and diversity of target-benefit plans would allow these plans to thrive, according to a new report from…

  • By: Staff
  • March 19, 2024 March 18, 2024
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OPB working with employers to receive salary information of employees impacted by Bill 124

The Ontario Pension Board is working closely with employers to receive updated salary information from public sector workers that may have been impacted by the…

  • By: Staff
  • March 12, 2024 March 13, 2024
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How Ontario pay transparency legislation will impact employers

As Ontario prepares to introduce pay transparency legislation, it’s important for employers to consider how much information they want to share in job postings, says…

Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness

Desjardins Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
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2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: A closer look at the mental, physical, financial risk factors facing plan members

Many plan members are experiencing risk factors related to poor mental, physical and financial well-being, but often don’t know they can turn to their benefits…