How to use new technology trends in benefits communication
Want to boost engagement? Make sure your new tools put the employee first.
- By: Tammy Burns
- June 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Pension regulatory reporting system registration required
The new regulatory reporting system that was put in place for the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to receive regulatory filings from federally…
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:42
Proposed Ontario pension plan costly
A study finds that the Ontario government's proposed provincial pension plan could cost Ontarians thousands of dollars each year.
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:08
Cautious optimism for U.K. pension reform
The introduction of the National Employment Savings Trust in the United Kingdom has helped reverse a decline in pension membership, but an article notes that…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
No cost certainty with CAPs
Plan sponsors that think moving from DB to DC would provide them with cost certainty may be mistaken.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
B.C. legislation creates challenges for benefits administration
Not long ago Canadian pension blogs were ringing the death knell and warning plan administrators about the collapse of the “spouse-in-the-house” rule arising from the…
- By: Claude Marchessault
- May 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:55
Germany to lower retirement age for some
The German government has passed a bill allowing some workers to retire and collect a full state pension at 63.
- By: Staff
- May 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:21
Workers want pensions
Employee thoughts on pension plans may surprise business owners.
- By: Staff
- May 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:26
Enabling pension plan rightsizing
Most regulators do not view a buyout group annuity purchase from an ongoing pension plan as a complete settlement of the obligations covered by the…
- May 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:40
DC retirement income levels decline
Replacement income levels generated by capital accumulation plans declined to 63% in the first quarter of 2014, according to Eckler’s Capital Accumulation Plan Income Tracker.
- By: Staff
- May 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:19
Video: The optimal investment lineup for DC plans
During Benefits Canada's annual DC Plan Summit, plan sponsors participated in interactive sessions. They split into small groups and were given questions to discuss. Based…
- By: Staff
- May 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 06:18
One in four hasn’t saved for retirement
Saving enough for retirement is a concern for most, but what's more concerning may be how many aren't saving for retirement.
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:20
Pension funds called “the Warren Buffetts of the financial system”
Pension funds contribute meaningfully to financial stability by helping to maintain the diversity of market behaviour and are "the Warren Buffetts of the financial system,"…
- By: Staff
- May 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:37
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
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 08:53
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
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 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
UPP keeping plan members engaged, informed with new web portal
The University Pension Plan is launching a new web portal to prioritize plan member engagement throughout the year. “Transparency is an important value to our…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 26, 2024 February 23, 2024
- 09:00
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