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- By: Staff
- April 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
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Germanwings pilot apparently hid illness from employer
Prosecutors say Germanwings co-pilot—who is believed to have intentionally crashed a plane in the French Alps on Tuesday—hid his medical condition to his employer.
- By: Staff
- March 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:33
Avoiding DC class actions
Earlier this summer, Fidelity Investments settled two lawsuits brought by employees over the company’s own 401(k) plan. The suits alleged the firm offered employees its…
- By: Colin Ripsman
- December 18, 2014 August 26, 2021
- 11:17
Collaborative health: An ASEBP case study
Why one of Alberta’s largest plans is rethinking its approach to benefits risk, plan design, and employee health and wellness
- By: Perry Dorgan and Mike Sullivan
- October 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:28
Teachers’ to buy a stake in CSC ServiceWorks
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan will acquire a 29.7% interest in CSC ServiceWorks, a North American provider of laundry services, which is owned by investment…
- By: Staff
- October 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
Benefits & Pension Summit video
The 2014 Benefits & Pension Summit in Vancouver on Sept. 17 provides insightful and educational presentations, case studies and in-depth panel discussions on topics that…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:29
Benefits & Pension Summit testimonials video
The 2014 Benefits & Pension Summit in Vancouver on Sept. 17 provides insightful and educational presentations, case studies and in-depth panel discussions on topics that…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:53
Benefits & Pension Summit highlights video
The 2014 Benefits & Pension Summit provides insightful and educational presentations, case studies and in-depth panel discussions on topics that are important for group benefits…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:52
ETF Summit
Download the PDF to read more Strategic Planning: Pensions Shake Up Their ETF Use ETFs are now used by some of the most sophisticated investors…
- May 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:34
Editorial: Word power
My youngest child, who’s now 17 months old, is enjoying experimenting with language. At this stage of development, her ability to communicate is still in…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- January 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Editorial: The Big C
I have watched someone close to me die of cancer. And it’s not easy. My mother passed away from neuroendocrine cancer almost two years ago,…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- December 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:54
When surveys go wrong: Eight tips to help avoid disasters
Surveys are powerful tools for gauging your members’ opinions and needs. When well designed and successfully implemented, they can provide decision-makers with valuable, direction-setting data.
- By: Susan Deller
- November 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:42
Editorial: No choice
If you’re a capital accumulation plan (CAP) sponsor, you probably expend a lot of time and energy on member communication and education. That’s also true…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- November 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
HR employees have least analytical acumen: Survey
HR departments around the world have the poorest analytical skills, compared to other company departments—a worrisome trend, given the key role these skills play in…
- By: Staff
- October 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
Editorial: Off balance
It’s a rainy Monday morning, and I’m struggling to get my 14-month-old dressed and ready to go while she squirms and kicks in protest. Meanwhile,…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Editorial: To our credit
Along with the changing seasons, I’ve experienced a lot of change in my life recently. As you can see, I’m resuming my role as editor…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- September 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Editorial: Trailblazer
At the centre of every pension plan is a team of professionals—actuaries, administrators, governance officers, consultants, trustee managers—who are commissioned to weave a tapestry that…
- By: Rehana Begg
- June 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Editorial: 140 Characters
Recall back in April when a Twitter hoax claimed President Obama was injured in an explosion at the White House. The report caused the Dow…
- By: Rehana Begg
- June 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
A guide to ASO plans
Plan sponsors need to know the basics—and the cold hard facts—of selecting a benefits plan provider. Sift through the options by following this guide.
- By: Karen Taylor Smith
- May 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
How to compete for—and win—your employees’ attention
In all the talk about employee engagement around pensions and benefits (or lack thereof), one important fact seems to have fallen off our industry’s collective…
- By: Susan Deller
- May 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 18:05
What macroeconomic trends mean for pension plan managers
In the early 2000s, the world seemed to be behaving pretty much as it should, or at least the way many institutional investors wanted it…
- By: Eric Léveillé
- May 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:18
IIROC to distribute more ABCP settlement funds
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada has appointed Ernst & Young to administer additional funds to eligible investors who purchased third-party asset-backed commercial paper…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:04
Top 40 Money Managers: A look back
Canadian money managers have had a lot to deal with over the past five years, such as the global financial crisis and recessions in most…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Video: Performance chasers
Even though past performance is no guarantee of future results, investors still like to pick investments based on how well they performed.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Tips to revive your pension statements
The onset of statement season can strike fear and loathing in the heart of even the most seasoned pension administrator. Some get a headache just…
- By: Susan Deller
- April 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:20