Video: Performance chasers
Even though past performance is no guarantee of future results, investors still like to pick investments based on how well they performed.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Theory of evolution
Most discussions on evolution involve an investigation into the catalysts for change. DC plan sponsors, then, can look to DB investors’ evolutionary path to gain…
- By: Zaheed Jiwani
- April 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:01
Savings behaviour leads to more secure retirement
Individuals’ savings behaviour is the dominant variable in achieving a successful retirement, according to a survey.
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 18:42
Defined benefit pensions
Good news
The United Church of Canada has a tradition of caring for its flock, and its shepherds—especially into their retirement.
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:25
When the money just sits there
When the Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators released its final version of the Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Guidelines, it recommended that a plan sponsor…
- By: Mark Dowdell and Dianne Tamburro
- April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
Canadian pensions post gains in Q1
A recovery in global stocks helped provide a boost to Canadian pension assets in the first quarter, according to RBC Investor Services. DB pensions earned…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
D’Amours report: DB or not DB?
Before I comment about this long-awaited report, I must indicate that I’ve been a pension consultant almost exclusively dedicated to DC for more than 10…
- By: Jean-Daniel Côté
- April 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
Scotiabank buys stake in Peruvian pension fund management firm
Scotiabank is buying 50% of BBVA’s Peruvian pension fund management business, AFP Horizonte, for $260 million.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:33
Funding levels of U.S. corporate pension plans decline in 2012
The funded status of the 100 largest pension plan sponsors among U.S. publicly traded companies fell for the second straight year in 2012, despite strong…
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:33
Pension plan funds shortfall with cheese
Dairy Crest, one of the largest dairy producers in the United Kingdom, will add £60 million worth of cheddar cheese to its pension fund to…
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Alberta introduces PRPP legislation
Residents of Alberta will soon have the ability to invest in pooled registered pension plans.
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:31
D’Amours report receives positive reaction
The industry had positive things to say about the expert committee on the future of the Quebec retirement system, led by Alban D’Amours.
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
California city plans to leave CalPERS
Canyon Lake, Calif., has told the California Public Employees’ Retirement System that it wants to end its relationship with the pension fund.
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
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
Back to basics on investment glide paths
Simply put, a glide path is a calculation designed to support an employee’s desired retirement timeline through investments in a target-date fund. When an employee…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 08:53
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
Where do Canadian institutional investors stand on calls for increased domestic investments?
A renewed call for increased domestic investments by Canadian pension plans isn’t surprising amid an ongoing discussion around the role of investment organizations in supporting the…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 4, 2024 April 4, 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
UPP keeping plan members engaged, informed with new web portal
The University Pension Plan is launching a new web portal to prioritize plan member engagement throughout the year. “Transparency is an important value to our…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 26, 2024 February 23, 2024
- 09:00
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