Panel: 2013 CAP Member Survey results
The vast majority of capital accumulation plan members don’t have a financial plan, yet many still say they are prepared for retirement.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:34
Top Stories in Pensions
Video: De-accumulation strategies
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 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 06:09
Oops, there goes my pension
The decisions we ask employees to make at retirement are both complex and consequential. In many cases, there’s no going back. Whether you’re a DC…
- By: Susan Deller
- May 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:11
Is anybody out there? How to reach DC plan members
It’s often difficult to reach out and influence DC plan member behaviour.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Alberta pension reforms put on hold
The Government of Alberta has put two pieces of pension reform legislation on hold for the time being.
- By: Staff
- May 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:04
Who’s concerned about de-accumulation, anyway?
As it turns out, everyone. Managing asset de-accumulation risk in capital accumulation plans was the hot topic of a recent ACPM breakfast, with presentations from…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- May 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:42
Mitigating DC investment risk
If DC plan sponsors want employees to become more engaged, they need to influence their behaviour.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
Different approaches to TDFs
Target-date funds (TDFs) have the potential to improve retirement incomes for DC plan members. But how do you decide on a TDF strategy?
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- May 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:42
Building an effective DC strategy
How can you create a DC strategy that truly engages employees?
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- May 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
Some see flaws in target benefit design
Target benefit plans (TBPs)—pension arrangements where the risk is shared between the employer and employees—are attracting more and more attention. But despite this model’s appeal,…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- May 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:59
Auditor general says public service pensions pose significant risk
Canada's auditor general warns that prolonged low interest rates, lower-than-expected returns on assets, and increasing longevity could have a significant impact on public sector pension…
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:50
Nestlé workers in Canada strike over pensions
After days of bargaining in good faith, Unifor Local 252 says talks between it and Nestlé broke down when the company refused to negotiate a…
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2014 May 22, 2021
- 14:40
Sorenson discusses TBPs
Kevin Sorenson, minister of state for finance, spoke to the C.D. Howe Institute on the benefits of a proposed federal framework for target benefit plans…
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
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
Employer matching key to supporting young workers’ retirement readiness: report
Employer-sponsored retirement plans that offer matching contributions can help younger workers retire earlier and with more money, according to a new report by Mercer Canada.…
- By: Staff
- April 11, 2024 April 10, 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
Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework
In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…
- By: Staff
- March 27, 2024 March 27, 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
- 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