Society of Actuaries releases new mortality tables
The Society of Actuaries released updated mortality tables, which show that longevity in the United States is increasing.
- By: Staff
- October 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:08
Top Stories in Pensions
Retirement plan participation ticks up
The percentage of American workers who participate in an employment-based retirement plan increased in 2013 for the first time since 2010—both among all workers and…
- By: Staff
- October 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:11
Mercer unveils DB data tool
Mercer has developed the FSM Pro tool, an online platform offering Canadian DB plan sponsors comprehensive funding and plan information.
- By: Staff
- October 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
Canadian DB assets rise in Q3
Canada’s DB pension assets inched higher for a fifth consecutive quarter despite concerns about sluggish growth in the eurozone and escalating global issues during the…
- By: Staff
- October 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:09
Teachers’ to buy a stake in CSC ServiceWorks
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan will acquire a 29.7% interest in CSC ServiceWorks, a North American provider of laundry services, which is owned by investment…
- By: Staff
- October 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
NHL rolls out new DB pension
A new DB pension plan helps NHL players stickhandle major disparities in retirement income between its U.S. and Canadian teams
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
How to kickstart TBPs for federally regulated employees
Despite having been available for decades, target benefit plans will continue to be resisted by federally regulated employers unless a legal flaw is fixed, according…
- By: Staff
- October 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:37
The pivotal role of Pillar 1
While attending last week’s Pension Policy Forum in Toronto, it became clear that the focus of pension reform in this country has gradually been shifting.
- By: Fred Vettese
- October 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:54
Small businesses see the benefits of benefits
Small business owners believe that there are advantages to offering benefits to their employees.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:39
Nova Scotia introduces PRPP legislation
Nova Scotians will soon have a new option to save for their retirement.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:34
Majority of Canadians don’t have a workplace retirement plan
Only 47% of working age Canadians (those 25 years of age and older) have a workplace retirement savings plan.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Employees depend on workplace benefits
For middle-class workers in the United States, the workplace is a critical source of financial security.
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:23
Canada’s retirement income system ranks high
Canada’s retirement income system maintained its B grade in the 2014 edition of the highly regarded Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, reinforcing its position as…
- By: Staff
- October 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:36
Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt
In anticipation of 25 per cent to 35 per cent growth in Canada by the end of 2024, restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is making…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers are enhancing their benefits packages to boost talent attraction and retention was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 09:00
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- April 24, 2024 April 23, 2024
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
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 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
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
- 15:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00
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
- 09:00
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…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- November 20, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 07:58