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Corporate plans’ funded status slips in August

Corporate plans’ funded status slips in August

The funded status of typical U.S. corporate pension plans fell 0.1 percentage points to 88.1% in August according to the BNY Mellon Investment Strategy &…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Ontario man accused of pension fraud

Ontario man accused of pension fraud

An Ontario senior has been charged with defrauding the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security programs of approximately $133,000.

De-risking opportunities: Timing matters

De-risking opportunities: Timing matters

Many employers would like to reduce the risk in their DB plan so that the level of pension risk meets the company’s overall risk management…

  • September 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:52
Public employee pensions underfunded by US$4.1 trillion

Public employee pensions underfunded by US$4.1 trillion

The funded status of state-level DB public pension plans reveals that public employee retirement promises are underfunded by US$4.1 trillion, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:56
Canadian pension system outshines U.S. one

Canadian pension system outshines U.S. one

Canada’s pension system receives a lot of criticism, but things here are better than they are south of the border. The Canadian system—as well as…

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:53
CUPE wants CPP expansion

CUPE wants CPP expansion

The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling on the federal government to address the issue of retirement security by expanding the Canada Pension Plan.

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:41
Top DC plans see asset increase, but issues remain

Top DC plans see asset increase, but issues remain

Canada’s largest DC plans had a good year in 2013. Figures released by the Canadian Institutional Investment Network show that the Top 10 DC plans…

Inspiration: Ari Kaplan

Inspiration: Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan wrote the book on pension law. Literally. His book, Pension Law, was first published in 2006, and a second edition, co-authored with Mitch…

Full steam ahead

Full steam ahead

Cenovus Energy refines its methods for retaining mid-career employees

OSFI issues draft policy advisory on longevity insurance, swaps

OSFI issues draft policy advisory on longevity insurance, swaps

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has issued a draft policy advisory that provides information and guidance to administrators of federally regulated pension…

  • By: Staff
  • August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:31
Did we get it wrong again?

Did we get it wrong again?

I recall co-authoring a report in 1982 in which we predicted that future inflation would 9% a year for the long term. That sounds crazy…

More workers have DC plans

More workers have DC plans

The number of American workers with a DC plan continues to rise.

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:54
Ontario pension system needs major reform

Ontario pension system needs major reform

After five years of piecemeal changes, Ontario’s pension system now requires substantial reform in order to resolve serious issues such as the scarcity of workplace…

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:10

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…

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…

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…

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…