Ontario proposes PRPPs in 2013 budget
The 2013 Ontario budget proposes introducing pooled registered pension plans in the province.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 19:17
Top Stories in Pensions
Why more long-term debt is positive for pensions
One of the items that received little attention in the federal government’s most recent Economic Action Plan (also known as the 2013 Budget) was a…
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
CFIB says C/QPP hike will hurt Canadian economy
Increasing Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits would hurt the economy, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent…
- By: Staff
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
Inspiration: Dianne Verschuere
Dianne Verschuere admits she just fell into the group benefits industry about 30 years ago. “I was working in retail and had an opportunity to…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:12
OPTrust achieves 10.1% return in 2012
The OPSEU Pension Trust reported a 10.1% return in 2012, surpassing both its funding target return of 6.5% and its composite benchmark.
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Defined benefit pensions
Breakdown: World domination
Some countries do a world-class job of making it to the top quartile of performance by ensuring their aging populations have financial security at retirement.…
- By: Rehana Begg
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Less is more for investment choices
A shorter menu of investment options is often better than a longer one, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:18
Picture this: Kodak selling divisions to pension plan
Kodak has signed an agreement to sell two divisions to its British pension plan for US$650 million.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
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
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
52% of U.S. private sector workers with employer-sponsored retirement plans say they contribute: survey
While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of private sector workers in the U.S. have access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, just half (52…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2024 April 29, 2024
- 15:00
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
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A story on how private payers are implementing preferred pharmacy networks to reduce benefits plan costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2024 May 2, 2024
- 09:00
Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal
Hundreds of Albertans turned out for a meeting in Edmonton last week to hear officials from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board discuss the state…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2024 April 29, 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
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
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
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
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