Making financial literacy easier
Plan sponsors are failing their plan members when it comes to making them financially literate.
- By: Leigh Doyle
- April 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:19
Top Stories in Pensions
IMF warns on longevity risk
The International Monetary Fund is warning about the global risk of aging populations in its April 2012 Global Financial Stability Report.
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- April 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:15
HOOPP invests in venture capital fund
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has entered into a partnership with venture capital firm Klass Capital. The commitment will lead to a significant…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
New rules for Canadian dark pool trading
Canadian regulators are seeking to protect institutional investors from unfair pricing by implementing new restrictions around so-called dark pools. Dark pools can limit the impact…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
Current trends in DC plan governance
Governance remains a crucial issue in the management of a DC plan. Two speakers at the 2012 DC Plan Summit, held in Mont Tremblant, Que.,…
- By: Leigh Doyle
- April 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:02
Industry leaders call for action on PRPPs
The Ontario government’s reluctance to move ahead with implementing PRPPs in the province has raised the ire of several prominent industry leaders.
- By: Neil Faba
- April 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:47
Are PRPPs enough?
Is Canada finally facing the reality that meaningful pension reform can no longer be delayed?
- By: Yves Faguy
- April 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:26
How much should pension funds pay staff?
Keith Ambachtsheer is asking one question that is on the pension industry’s mind right now: how much should pension staff get paid?
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- April 19, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
The growing role of social media
It’s becoming increasingly clear that social media and technology are offering new ways for DC plan sponsors to connect with their members in a more…
- By: Leigh Doyle
- April 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:34
DIY investors dive into research
Canada’s do-it-yourself crowd is investing considerable time and effort in research to make educated investment decisions, according to a BMO InvestorLine survey.
- By: Vikram Barhat
- April 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:32
OAS at 67 a “timid” solution: MEI
The federal government’s recent decision to raise the eligibility age for old age security (OAS) from 65 to 67 is an absolute must, but it’s…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
Wildrose platform eyes Alberta Pension Plan
Alberta’s conservative Wildrose party has suggested that the province withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and create its own Alberta Pension Plan, reports the…
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:24
Lessons learned in LDI
Liability driven investment (LDI) can help DB pension plans match their assets to their liabilities. But it’s not an approach adopted by every plan.
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:02
Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 6, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire
Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…
- By: Sonya Singh
- April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey
While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 09:00
Ontario proposing increase to PBGF’s monthly guarantee limit, cost reductions for pension plan administrators
In its 2026 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government proposed doubling the pension benefits guarantee fund’s monthly guarantee limit from $1,500 to $3,000 for all…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
Sounding Board: How SERPs can support financial wellness, retirement readiness
The bankruptcy of the Hudson Bay Co. and subsequent loss of promised supplemental employee/executive retirement plan benefits to executives has caused many to rethink the…
- By: Roy W. Craik
- March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:00
CAAT CEO departing following leadership crisis, paying back $1.6 million vacation payout
Derek Dobson, chief executive officer and plan manager at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan, is departing the organization following a formal…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 15:00
What can DC pension committees learn from DB plan governance?
Bell Canada’s defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans are both overseen by the same pension committee. The meeting cadences differ, but the committee leans…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 08:54
Communication key to reinforcing value of workplace retirement plans: report
Employers can reinforce the value of their workplace retirement plans by communicating to plan members about the importance of having money later versus money now,…
- By: Staff
- March 5, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 09:00
Pension Awareness Day 2026: FSRA highlighting plan member education, retirement readiness
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is marking its fourth annual Pension Awareness Day today by encouraging employees to understand their employer-sponsored retirement plan…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 19, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 09:00
Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win
Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability
Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 25, 2024 November 6, 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