Below is a link to a classic article on investment manager skill and luck from our colleague Harry Satanove. The article, titled Managing Money and Tossing Coins, was originally published in the Benefits and Pensions …
January 8th, 2015
December 16th, 2014
CIA Proposes Update to Mortality Table for Commuted Values
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries recently released an initial communication proposing to change the mortality table used for calculating commuted values. We investigate the impact of this change on defined benefit pension plans. Click the …
December 3rd, 2014
Thoughts on CPP Expansion – video
While at the recent International Foundation’s Canadian Annual Employee Benefits Conference in Calgary I shared some thoughts from my session on CPP Expansion. Click here for video
November 4th, 2014
Pacific Business and Law Institute Presentation
I will be presenting An Actuarial Primer for Trustees and Administrators at the Pacific Business and Law Institute’s 21st annual Essential Tasks of Pension and Benefit Plan Trustees on February 25, 2015. This conference is …
October 10th, 2014
New Study – Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC
Attached is a report by Robert L. Brown and Craig McInnes who tackle the debate about income security in retirement. Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC
June 6th, 2014
Brendan George’s Presentation on Alberta’s Bill 9
On June 3rd Brendan George presented to the Alberta Government’s Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future. Brendan was part of a panel of experts commenting on Bill 9. The other panelists were Murray Gold, Jim …
May 29th, 2014
It’s Time for a Rethink Around LTD Coverage for Older Employees
Click the link below to read Jeremy’s recent article for the Canadian HR Reporter. It’s time for a rethink around LTD coverage for older employees
January 17th, 2014
George & Bell in the News
A recent study commissioned by the Alberta Federation of Labour on Alberta’s public sector pension plans has received some ink in the media in the last week. Here is a link to the press release …
January 13th, 2014
Happy New Year
We are a few days into 2014 and for some people this means reflecting back at the year that was and anticipating the year ahead and beyond. Personally 2013 was a year of change for …
March 5th, 2013
SHARE Proxy Voting Survey
Equity investment managers don’t just represent the interests of their clients by buying and selling stocks. They also represent their interests through proxy voting; voting on Boards of Directors and resolutions related to how the …