Average Canadian defined-benefit plan tracked by Northern Trust contracted 8.8% in Q2
CPP Investments ranked first, with three Canadian funds among the global top five
Recommendations are outlined in a new report
A better coverage ratio in 2020 was due partly to fewer workers during the pandemic
The median solvency ratio among DB plans increased to 109% in Q2, Mercer says
Equities, bonds, real estate and infrastructure all contributed to a 4.2% gain in pension assets
Taxpayer incentives, pension fund mandates are options worth exploring
Solid funding, diversified portfolios have plans on strong footing
Funding improvements from 2021 in doubt amid market volatility
Savings needs have risen alongside wealth, a C.D. Howe report says