Desjardins Financial Security is opening a new group retirement savings sales office in Vancouver, the insurer said Wednesday.The new branch is part of the firm’songoing commitment to growing its business across Canada, particularly in the west.Dorothy Chin, education advisor and sales support, will be the first to work from this new location. A full compliment […]
Employees who invest in their company’s group retirement and savings plans are paying more attention to their investments than ever before, according to a new report from Sun Life Financial Inc.Although the recent economic downturn had many plan members contacting their plan providers looking for general education and investment advice, members were not moving their […]
Morningstar selected to provide research and portfolio construction for Foresight program
Online guide helps members decide amount they need to save every year
Many people lack the self-control and willpower to save for retirement
The Standard Life Assurance Co. of Canada today announced that it will offer group savings and retirement plan sponsors the opportunity to include the new tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) as part of their programs, starting Jan. 1, 2009.TFSAs were announced in the 2008 federal budget. The accounts allow the accumulation of up to $5,000 per […]
Document tracks changes in federal and provincial legislation affecting group pension plans
Extensive selection of educational resources supports members
Some small and medium-sized companies are looking to self-insurance and third-party administrators as an alternative to the sometimes murky world of group insurance experience.When small businesses decide to provide self-insurance coverage to their employees, “administrative services only” firms take the place of traditional insurers. In these cases, the employer chooses to pay the entire cost […]
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