Monthly Archives: August 2012

Unite votes to accept pension offer: ARIA post

Aug. 31, 2012 – The UK’s largest trade union, Unite, has come to terms with local government employers over pension terms.
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Employers take action to address flawed DC pensions: ARIA post

Aug. 31, 2012 - According to new data, more companies are moving to shore up pension potential for their employees.
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Will lump-sum last through retirement? – ARIA post

Aug. 31, 2012 – The ongoing changes to the pension landscape are causing retirees to ponder hard choices about their future retirement income, including whether … … Read More

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Quebec retirement plan victim of election call: ARIA post

Aug. 31 2012 – A retirement initiative of the Quebec government that was similar to the federal government’s PRPP legislation quietly died when the Quebec … … Read More

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Boomers will redefine retirement: ARIA post

Aug. 30, 2012 – As boomers head towards their retirement years, with the leading edge of this 20-year cohort already knocking on the door, there … … Read More

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Texas pension leaders warn of deep-pocketed campaign against DB: ARIA post

Aug. 24, 2012 – Advocates for adequate retirement income are gathering forces in Texas to defend the traditional pension model.
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Bill asks Californian plans to invest in state infrastructure projects: ARIA post

Aug. 24, 2012 – California legislators want the state’s public pension funds to invest in state infrastructure projects when considering such investment opportunities.
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PRPPs no “silver bullet” solution, but will boost retirement income: Menzies

“That is not to say we won’t address CPP reform. If the provinces think there’s merit, then we’ll take a look at it. No one … … Read More

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Delphi pensioners feel pain of pension cuts: ARIA post

Aug. 23, 2012 – Retirees who lost a big slice of their pensions after auto-parts maker Delphi declared bankruptcy are directing much of their anger … … Read More

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PRPPs miss the mark: CD Howe – ARIA post

Aug. 23, 2012 – The C.D. Howe Institute has waded into the debate over the federal government’s Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs).
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