Target practice
For sponsors concerned about the affordability and sustainability of DB plans, a target benefit plan might just hit the spot
- By: Ian Markham and Dylan Moser
- January 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Prognosis positive for pensions’ equity investments
Last year was a dream come true for pension funds, and 2014 may be another good year.
- By: Brooke Smith
- January 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:53
Largest U.S. pension plans could be fully funded by end of year
The largest corporate DB plans in the United States had a strong 2013, and it's possible that they could reach fully funded status by the…
- By: Staff
- January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:58
Boeing machinists agree to pension changes
Members of Boeing's machinists union have accepted a new contract that includes freezing the DB plan and the introduction of a DC plan.
- By: Staff
- January 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:18
How to take a dynamic approach to asset allocation
Over the past few years, many plan sponsors have sought to de-risk their DB pension plans. This has manifested itself in different ways—from simply diversifying…
- January 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Revised social security agreement between Canada, Norway
A revised agreement on social security between Canada and Norway came into force at the beginning of the year.
- By: Staff
- January 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:15
Pension plan solvency improves in Canada
Canadian DB pension plans' solvency continued to improve significantly in the fourth quarter of 2013 and ended the year in a much stronger position than…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:04
U.S. pension plan funding levels jump
The pension funded status of the largest corporate sponsors in the United States increased sharply in 2013 due primarily to rising interest rates (which lowered…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:15
Funded status of plans reaches 12-year high
The solvency health of Canadian pension plans continued to improve sharply in the fourth quarter of 2013 due to strong equity returns and rising long-term…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
Capital accumulation plans
Breakdown: Retirement ready?
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, right? Well, it turns out this claim also holds true for retirement planning.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- January 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Capital accumulation plans
TDFs gaining popularity
More American DC plan members are investing in target-date funds over time.
- By: Staff
- December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:59
Judge blocks California city from cutting pensions
A California court has blocked San Jose from cutting pension benefits for the city's workers—even though the reductions were approved by voters.
- By: Staff
- December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:31
Best of pensions 2013
This year was an interesting one for the pension industry. It seemed as though Canada Pension Plan expansion was going to happen, but it didn't…
- By: Staff
- December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
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