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ACPM calls for CAP automatic enrolment and escalation features in Ontario

mschmit — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:22:05 +0000

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is calling on the Ontario government to consider amending the Employment Standards Act and the Pension Benefits Act to allow for auto-enrolment and auto-escalation features in capital accumulation plans. Specifically, it would like the government to allow employers to automatically deduct employee contributions from payroll to facilitate these features. […]

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Does VC have a place in DC pension portfolios?

mschmit — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:17:21 +0000

Traditionally, defined contribution pension funds have not made significant use of venture capital, although over the long-term these assets have tended to perform well. A study by the British Business Bank and Oliver Wyman explored whether there is room for venture capital and growth equity within the U.K.’s DC schemes. It found that the average […]

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T. Rowe Price hires new vice-president of institutional sales

mschmit — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:57:39 +0000

The Canadian branch of T. Rowe Price Inc. has appointed Jonathan Flegg as its new vice-president of institutional sales. Based in Toronto, Flegg’s role will involve providing sales support and investment solutions to defined contribution pension consultants, brokers and clients. “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to T. Rowe Price,” said Bruce Winch, head of […]

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Understanding CAP management fees

mschmit — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:30:14 +0000

Why fee reviews are an important step for plan sponsors

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A “Climate Aware” Default Fund for UK’s NEST

mschmit — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:00:25 +0000

Will we see more products like this in the Canadian pension space?

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Can ETFs work in DC plans?

mschmit — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:30:53 +0000

Despite their growing popularity within DB pension plans, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are relative wallflowers in the DC world.

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Evaluating Your Record Keeper

mschmit — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:27:41 +0000

A guide to fees and performance.

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