2013 Consultants Report: Going steady
Only a few years ago, it was standard practice for Canadian employers to spread the love around when it came to working with HR consultants.…
- By: Marcia McDougall
- August 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Canada needs more sustainable pension options
With its aging population and growing longevity, Canada needs to overhaul its public and private pension systems in order to secure the future of new…
- By: Staff
- August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:25
To plug pension hole, Canada Post needs contractors
To address its growing DB pension deficit, the ailing Canada Post needs to gradually contract out more of its services, according to an e-brief by…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Former GM execs lose appeal in U.S. pension suit
A federal court in the United States has turned down an appeal by former executives at General Motors over cuts to their pension.
- By: Staff
- August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
Fraser Group launches survey on pension fund expenses
Fraser Group has created a pension fund expenses survey to provide plan sponsors with various ways to benchmark their expenses.
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:57
A tale of two pension plans’ liabilities
Two American companies have announced they would sell major media properties over the last few days, yet the fate of the pension liabilities are different.
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:38
Longer lives pose risks for all plan sponsors
New figures confirm that life expectancy in Canada has increased—a trend that, in the eyes of experts, poses a threat for the sponsors of both…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- August 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
U.S. public pension funds see gains, corporate plans record losses
The second quarter of 2013 brought modest gains for public pension funds in the United States while delivering losses to corporate pension plans, according to…
- By: Staff
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:16
OMERS hires entrepreneur in residence
OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of the OMERS pension plan, is hiring Haroon F. Mirza for the newly created role of entrepreneur in…
- By: Staff
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
What Carrigan teaches us about pension communication
If you haven’t told your plan members about Carrigan v. Carrigan Estate, you’re not alone. Not only did the original decision catch the industry off-guard,…
- By: Susan Deller
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
As DC members keep saving, withdrawal levels stay low
In the first quarter of 2013, DC plan members in the United States maintained the same contribution rate observed in the first quarter of 2012,…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:40
DC plan members want guaranteed monthly income
The vast majority of America’s future retirees participating in DC plans believe that a guaranteed monthly income is absolutely essential, but many fear they haven’t…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:38
OPSEU seeks pension trustees
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is seeking pension trustee candidates for the OPSEU Pension Trust. The appointments are effective October 1, and applications…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
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