Despite its global popularity, the 401(k) is a strictly American retirement account. If you’re looking to expand your business north of the Canadian border, you may need to set up a Canadian equivalent to the 401(k). Here’s a lowdown on how to go about it. What is 401(k)? A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan...Read More
Blue Pier™ is pleased to announce that Brian Mills has accepted the position of Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Blue Pier Retirement Plan. Brian joined Blue Pier™ as a Trustee in 2019 after retiring from the role of Superintendent of Financial Services for Ontario. Outgoing Chair Lesley Gallinger, who is President and...Read More
Blue Pier™ has been nominated for The Diversity and Inclusion Award 2022 at The CanadianSME National Business Awards. The CanadianSME Business Awards are designed to recognize and applaud the contribution that small business owners provide to Canada’s economy. Find more information by clicking here. #SMEAwards2022Read More
There is a lot to think about when choosing a workplace retirement plan. How many employees do you have? Is your workplace large enough for a group plan? What types of plans work best for your type of business? What resources do you have to implement a plan? How long will it take to set...Read More
Employers and HR departments oversee employee benefits, and the importance of this aspect of compensation has never been more relevant. With nearly one-third of employees considering a job change in the last year and 7 out of 10 Canadian employees willing to quit their present position for a new job with better benefits, it’s clear...Read More
A survey conducted by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) in November 2022, revealed that 61% of the respondents felt the right time to start setting money aside would be in your 20’s. This is where the value of a workplace pension plan comes into play to give your employees the peace of mind they...Read More
On December 5th 2022, Blue Pier Founder and CEO James Pierlot and Blue Pier Director Susan Murray joined Jocelyn Bamford, host of ‘Canadian Innovators’ on The News Forum to discuss the importance of workplace pensions and the benefits of outsourcing pension management. The episode featured insights on pensions in Canada and a discussion about how...Read More
This November, Blue Pier™ Founder and CEO James Pierlot attended the World Pension Summit Innovation Awards in The Hague. The awards are an important recognition of initiatives and solutions in the global pensions and retirement community. The awards jury described Blue Pier as “a much needed addition to the Canadian pensions landscape, especially for small employers.” For...Read More
Blue Pier™ was a proud a sponsor of #ORCACON2022. Held at Blue Mountain from September 13-15, 2022, ORCACON is the only event of its kind dedicated to Ontario’s retirement community sector professionals and offered something for everyone – including educational programming with sector experts and thought leaders, networking opportunities, and entertainment.Read More
We’ve got news! Blue Pier is nominated as a finalist candidate for an award under the Plan Design category at the World Pension Summit Innovation Awards 2022. Held annually in The Hague, the World Pension Summit brings together experts from around the world to share knowledge and promote pension innovation. The awards are designed to recognize great...Read More
