Blakes Continuity Podcast: COVID-19: The Regulatory Impact on Pensions
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The Eleventh Circuit on Monday refused to reopen a former football coach’s lawsuit accusing a Georgia school district of unlawfully refusing to renew his contract because he’s white, backing a lower court’s determination that...more
This week, the Ninth Circuit examines what constitutes securities fraud in connection with data published from a pharmaceutical clinical trial, and decides whether Arizona has standing to challenge conditions on federal...more
I – Overview of the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act- The much-heralded Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 (the “Butch Lewis Act of 2021”) is closer to becoming a reality as part of the...more
A variety of steps have been taken to accommodate managers working during the lockdown. As at 29 September 2020, these measures are as follows: 1. MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF FUNDS - On 20 March 2020, the...more
Recent Updates - August 31, 2020: Changes made to Federal to reflect the revisions made to the Directives of the Superintendent pursuant to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985. Effective August 31, 2020, the revisions...more
Unlike much of the world, the U.S. has not turned the corner on the coronavirus outbreak. But you wouldn’t know it by looking at the markets. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 topped out at its highest level ever, “capping a remarkable...more
In response to the recent market declines and interruptions to businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, federal and provincial pension regulators have announced measures to provide relief to sponsors and administrators of...more
On July 2, 2020, the Department of Finance announced the release of proposed amendments to the Income Tax Regulations (Canada) that would assist registered pension plan (RPP) administrators and sponsors to manage and maintain...more
On June 24, 2020, Alberta's Superintendent of Pensions issued EPPA Update 20-04 respecting certain additional COVID-19 related relief measures set out in Order in Council 190/2020, also filed on June 24. As described in the...more
Recent Updates - June 22, 2020: Changes made to Ontario with respect to extensions to filing and disclosure requirements. Incorporates COVID-19 pandemic pension related guidance issued by Manitoba. ...more
Faisant suite à notre Bulletin Blakes du 1er mai 2020 intitulé Mise à jour : Le point sur les régimes de retraite et avantages sociaux pendant la pandémie de COVID-19, nous vous présentons ci-après les points saillants des...more
Pension regulators across Canada are adjusting their policies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Blakes pension lawyers Lindsay McLeod, Adam Ngan and Sean Maxwell demystify the implications of the steps that federal and...more
Further to our March 2020 Blakes Bulletin: Considerations for Pensions and Benefits During COVID-19, the following are highlights of subsequent legislative and regulatory updates relevant to COVID-19. This bulletin...more
On March 27, 2020, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced a series of regulatory adjustments designed to help reduce some of the operational stress on federally regulated institutions,...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and market disruption, on March 30, 2020, the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) published bulletin number PENS 20-002 setting out relief measures for pension plans...more