Alberta scales back changes to public sector pensions
The Government of Alberta will scale back some of its proposed changes to public sector pension plans announced in September.
- By: Staff
- February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
Top Stories in Pensions
Plan members unfamiliar with investment options
One-third of Americans who participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan say they are not familiar with the investment options in their plan, according to a…
- By: Staff
- February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
Pension buyouts less expensive in Canada
Canada is the cheapest location to insure retiree DB pension obligations and the United Kingdom is the most expensive location, according to data produced by…
- By: Staff
- February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Mandatory provincial pension could make retirement more secure
Morneau Shepell suggests a new government-sponsored pension program at the provincial level as a way to improve the retirement system.
- By: Staff
- February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:25
Detroit’s pensioners to take hit
Detroit's bankruptcy plan has proposed slashing retirees' pensions by as much as 34%.
- By: Staff
- February 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:42
Is the supplementary pension plan back?
Canada’s top pension guru said his idea for a supplementary pension plan has risen again.
- By: Brooke Smith
- February 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:53
Collaboration leads to affordable pension plan solution
When faced with issues regarding the sustainability of its DB pension plan, Saint John Energy, an electrical distribution utility servicing the City of Saint John,…
- By: Mel Bartlett and Paul Lai Fatt
- February 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Near-retirees don’t know much about pensions
Canadians nearing retirement are confident they have enough money to live the retirement lifestyle they desire, but many do not know how much retirement income…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:14
CalPERS adopts new demographic assumptions
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System board of administration has approved new demographic assumptions, which it says are designed to ensure greater sustainability and soundness…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:08
Replacement income levels generated by CAPs increase
Replacement income levels generated by capital accumulation plans increased to 64% in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to Eckler’s Capital Accumulation Plan Income Tracker.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:29
Rhode Island, unions reach pension settlement
The Rhode Island government and attorneys representing public employee unions and retiree coalitions challenging changes to the state's pension system have reached a settlement agreement…
- By: Staff
- February 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:04
De-risking not universal
With 2013 well and truly over, a number of us begin to prepare for committee meetings—if they haven’t already been held—to discuss performance. Supported by…
- February 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Alberta pensions need better risk management: Auditor
A report by Alberta's auditor general finds that while public sector pension plan boards have implemented risk management systems, there's no clear responsibility for coordinating…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
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