Faisal Siddiqi, FSA, FCIA
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Ontario Updates on Pension Plan Funding Rules
Ontario Updates on Pension Plan Funding Rules
Volume 17 | Issue 02 Download this FYI as a printable PDF On May 19, 2017, the government of Ontario introduced their...
Posted May 31, 2017 — Read more -
Understanding the Past, Building the Future: Retirement
Understanding the Past, Building the Future: Retirement
The future of retirement programs in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Posted August 29, 2016 — Read more -
The Expansion of the Canada Pension Plan
The Expansion of the Canada Pension Plan
Canadians will receive more from the Canada Pension Plan in the future. Here's how it will work.
Posted July 20, 2016 — Read more -
Assessing an investment manager’s past performance
Assessing an investment manager’s past performance
An investment manager's past performance is only one dimension to consider in assessing abilities.
Posted July 6, 2016 — Read more -
DB or DC? There is no risk-free choice.
DB or DC? There is no risk-free choice.
Getting out of your defined benefit pension plan? Defined contribution plans have risks too.
Posted May 4, 2016 — Read more -
Be diligent – and keep a paper trail.
Be diligent – and keep a paper trail.
Bad governance - even when documented - is still bad governance. Faisal Siddiqi cautions pension plan administrators to exercise...
Posted March 30, 2016 — Read more -
The “Why” behind Quebec’s Bill 57
The “Why” behind Quebec’s Bill 57
This legislation is a welcome change to the pension landscape and will provide a better long-term model for defined...
Posted March 2, 2016 — Read more -
Should we increase the retirement age for Canada’s C/QPP and OAS? Not yet.
Should we increase the retirement age for Canada’s C/QPP and OAS? Not yet.
Increasing the normal retirement age of these programs in Canada may not be needed from either a cost or...
Posted November 26, 2015 — Read more