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Eckler appoints new Managing Principal

May 31, 2023
Announcements, Appointments, News

Eckler Ltd., Canada’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm today announced the appointment of Richard Brown, FCIA, FSA, CFA, as Managing Principal, effective immediately.

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Retirement concerns weigh heavy in current economic environment

May 11, 2023
CAPit

In the first quarter of 2023, Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) member outcomes remained relatively unchanged as positive market returns were offset by declining annuity rates. ...

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Electronic communications for defined benefit pension plans

May 11, 2023
Articles, Insights

Since our last update in April 2021 (Eckler Insights: Electronic communications for defined benefit pension plans), there have been some changes in legislation related to ...

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The impact of high inflation and interest rates on Canadians and their employers

May 8, 2023
Financial Wellness, GO with Eckler

Welcome to the spring 2023 edition of GO with Eckler. In this issue, we’ll explore the headline grabbing topic that’s dominating boardroom and living room conversations ...

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Pension Protection Act receives royal assent: Time to take a serious look at annuity purchases

May 4, 2023
PRT Insights

It has already been a strong couple of years in the pension risk transfer market. With higher interest rates driving down the costs to annuitize, ...

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Eckler announces 2023 Principal appointments

March 20, 2023
Announcements, Appointments

As Canada’s leading independently owned actuarial and consulting firm, Eckler is managed by its active principals across Canada and the Caribbean. We are pleased to ...

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Mitigating risk to pension plan members and sponsors during an annuity purchase

March 15, 2023
PRT Insights

The protection of member pension benefits is vital to both plan sponsors and regulators when exploring risk transfer from a defined benefit pension plan through ...

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Implementing a financial wellness program: Measure and assess

March 3, 2023
Financial Wellness, GO with Eckler

For many, as the new year begins, we reflect on accomplishments and set future goals. It seems fitting then that as the year begins, we ...

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GroupNews – February 2023

February 28, 2023
GroupNews

The February issue of GroupNews summarizes Nova Scotia's expanding the role of pharmacists in patient care, the healthcare funding agreement, BRUKINSA®'s approval by Quebec, Ontario ...

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