The 2013 DC Plan Summit held on February 13-15 and explored the evolving landscape by examining how to optimize engagement by examining and identifying the roles of both plan sponsors and members in this new retirement reality.
During Benefits Canada’s annual DC Plan Summit, plan sponsors participated in interactive sessions. They split into small groups and were given questions to discuss. Based on these discussions, moderators later offered their insights and relayed key take-aways. Brian Miron, portfolio manager with Pyramis Global Advisors (a Fidelity Investments company) shares the best ideas from the […]
During Benefits Canada’s annual DC Plan Summit, plan sponsors participated in interactive sessions. They split into small groups and were given questions to discuss. Based on these discussions, moderators later offered their insights and relayed key take-aways. Shawn Cohen, director, relationship management, with MFS McLean Budden shares the best ideas from the session that he […]
During Benefits Canada’s annual DC Plan Summit, plan sponsors participated in interactive sessions. They split into small groups and were given questions to discuss. Based on these discussions, moderators later offered their insights and relayed key take-aways. Jennifer Gregory, vice-president, business development, sales, group savings and retirement with The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada […]
As pension funds explore investing in alternative assets such as private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, it is important to understand the vehicles used for these investments. Specifically, compare the use of closed-end funds versus open-end funds along with the relative advantages and disadvantages of each.
For retirement planning on the go, Desjardins Insurance has launched a new mobile website called yourwaymobile.ca. The site—a simplified version of the participant website—provides participants with secure access to their group retirement savings assets, contributions, transactions and rate of returns. “Our research has shown that when you offer participants a variety of tools, you increase […]
As eurozone nations continue to struggle with debt, many predict that emerging markets will continue to outperform developed markets in 2013. Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Thailand will likely see 3.5% to 4% growth; India, 5% to 6%; and China, 8%, according to Warren Jestin, chief economist with Scotiabank, speaking at the Economic Club of Canada’s annual outlook event in January.
Canadians need help when it comes to finances.
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has just announced a new continuing professional education (CPE) requirement for anyone with a certified employee benefit specialists (CEBS) certificate.
Great-West Lifeco Inc., the international holding company that includes the Great-West Life Assurance Company, has reached an agreement with the Government of Ireland to acquire Irish Life Group Ltd.