OAS deferral option now available
Canada’s seniors now have the option to delay receiving their old age security for up to five years past the age of eligibility.
- By: Staff
- July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:17
Top Stories in Pensions
Pension plan deficits in the danger zone
Many DB plans around the world, including Canada, are in bad shape, according to a study.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Regina proposes changes to reduce pension deficit
The employee and employee sponsors of the Regina Civic Pension and Superannuation Plan have finalized a letter of intent to address the pension deficit.
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:12
DC participation rates hit record high
Employee participation in company DC plans in the United States is at an all-time high, and plan balances have reached pre-recession levels, according to a…
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:39
Funded status of U.S. pensions improves
Two reports from the United States show that the funded status of American DB plans improved in the second quarter.
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
CAP Member Survey receives award
Benefits Canada, Avantages and Rogers Connect Market Research group are proud to announce that the 2012 CAP Member Survey, Improving Adequacy: A Secure Retirement for…
- By: Staff
- July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
Pension plans in better shape
Canada’s DB plans are in a stronger position than they were three months ago, according to two different consultant reports.
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:14
The three Rs of risk management
The financial turbulence of the last decade didn’t just damage portfolio performance; it dealt a blow to longstanding approaches about how to manage it, forcing…
- By: Eric Léveillé
- July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Public pensions could save by indexing: study
State pension systems that pay the most for money management get some of the worst investment returns and could reduce costs by indexing, according to…
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:40
Saskatchewan amends funding rules for public sector DB plans
The Government of Saskatchewan has amended the funding rules for most DB plans in the public sector.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:54
The hidden legal risks of DC plans
In Greek mythology, the god Apollo granted the princess Cassandra the ability to see the future. When she later rejected his advances, he cursed her…
- By: Mark Firman
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:52
Public pension underfunding exceeds revenue in some states
Some American states’ public pensions are so underfunded that liabilities exceed revenue, according to Moody’s.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:43
Retirement confidence on the rise
Workers are more confident about retirement than they were last year, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:41
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