A look at pension-benefits management north of the border

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In Canada, medical expenses are subsidized by the federal government, retirement savings plans are becoming more attractive to employers, and it is believed that employees may start becoming fully vested in pension benefit programs at two years, rather than ten. Other pension benefit differences between the U.S. and Canada are identified, including the fact that 50 percent of Canadian workers contribute to their pension benefit plans, whereas in the U.S., only 12 percent of the employees is required to contribute to employer-provided pension plans. The Canadians are somewhat behind the U.S. employers when it comes to flexible benefit plans, but most Canadian corporations are making inroads in this area.

Canada, Economic aspects, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Economic policy, Influence, Pensions, Employee benefits, column

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Pension and benefit perspectives: third-party administrator

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The specialized expertise now required, as a result of recent tax laws and regulations and the severe penalties for noncompliance therewith, to administer pension plans has prompted many companies to seek outside expertise. A third-party administration firm can be hired by the employer to file all necessary government forms and to ensure compliance. An independent third-party administrator makes no investment decisions for its customers, although some can provide trust services. Annual review of the plan should be made to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and to ensure that the plan continues to meet corporate objectives.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Security brokers and dealers, Laws, regulations and rules, Services, Tax administration and procedure, Tax administration, Securities industry

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Pension and benefit perspectives: policy and strategy

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The first step in the effective administration of pension funds is to determine how the fund's assets will be allocated among the various sectors of the capital market. Secondly, an investment strategy should be developed for each sector, optimizing the expected risk and return characteristics. Selecting investment managers, establishing guidelines for the coordination and direction of each manager's activities, and evaluating performance of policy, strategy, and managers are critical aspects of pension fund administration.

Investments, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Corporations, Investment advisers

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