With current capital accumulation plan (CAP) participation rates typically around 55% to 60% in Canada, plan sponsors continue to search for ways that inspire employees…
Sean McCoy, senior consultant with InterSec Research, looked at what institutional investors are considering for their in portfolios at the CPBI’s Pension Investment Forecast earlier…
While sessions on emerging markets and small cap investments reminded attendees at the Benefits Canada’s 2012 Defined Benefit Summit to look at familiar investment classes…
If words like volatility, uncertainty and fear spring to mind when you think of emerging markets, the speakers at Benefits Canada’s 2012 Defined Benefit Summit…
For plan sponsors looking to diversify, small cap companies are an option.
Pension litigation has been on the rise for many years. A recent decision of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court provides an important reminder to employers…
Quebec is the only province to have mirrored the federal government’s move towards pooled registered pension plans (PPRPs). Immediately following the latest government election, the…
As the RRSP contribution deadline approaches, many Canadians are debating whether to invest in an RRSP or a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A BMO study…
A new survey from Desjardins Insurance has found that an overwhelming number—86% of respondents—intend to gradually transition into retirement rather than leaving the workforce abruptly,…
Changing rules in China around social security participation for foreign workers and maternity pay requirements have implications for employers operating in the country, according to…
With DC pension plans continuing to gain prominence as a leading tool for employee retirement saving, Mercer has offered a list of steps plan sponsors…
Historically, Canadian pension accounting standards were viewed as one of the barriers encountered by employers wishing to reduce pension risk. These barriers included the ability…
A new CIBC poll suggests that a majority of Canada’s retirees feel they are currently living the retirement they hoped for today. However, some are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…
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…
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…
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…
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 Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…
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…