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People Watch: On the move in August

Here's a look at the people on the move in August 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:01
Companies cautious with salary increases

Faced with economic challenges and the decline in commodity prices, Canadian organizations continue to be cautious with salary increases in 2016.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Pension funded status weathers volatile month

The estimated aggregate funding level of pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies dropped two percentage points to 81% at the end of August. Rising interest rates helped mitigate losses in equity markets.

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
Opinions divided over DC plan exemption from ORPP

The decision by the Government of Ontario to let some DC plans be considered comparable to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) received divided reactions from consultants.

People Watch: On the move in July

Here's a look at the people on the move in July 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:55
DB plan pressures spur sponsors to take action

American plan sponsors have been spurred to action by a perfect storm of pressures on their DB plans, finds the Mercer/CFO Research 2015 Risk Survey.

  • By: Staff
  • July 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
The rise of financial robo-advisors

Could robo-advisors be the nudge plan sponsors need to offer members investment advice?

10 features of an ideal retirement system

Addressing the problem of aging populations around the world, CFA Institute has partnered with Mercer to produce a report and infographic identifying 10 key principles of an ideal retirement system.

  • By: Staff
  • July 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:31
People Watch: On the move in June

Here's a look at the people on the move in June 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
Are small plans investing in hedge funds?

When it comes to pension plans and hedge funds, size matters. That message came across loud and clear last fall when the US$298-billion California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) eliminated its $4-billion hedge fund program.