In addition, GM uses a conservative expected return
on pension plan assets of just 6.2 %, significantly below Ford's 6.75 % assumption.
However, for service contributions made after March 22, 2011, the cost of the past service must first be satisfied by transfers from RRSP assets (as well as money purchase
registered pension plan assets) belonging to the IPP member or a reduction in the member's unused RRSP contribution room before new past service contributions are permitted.
Torstar is investigating a merger of
its pension plan assets with a multi-employer plan called CAAT, which would take over the obligation for paying past accrued benefits and future pension benefits of Torstar employees.
Companies treat
their pension plan assets in a variety of different ways.
On one hand,
pension plan assets are higher than ever.
A: The Petfinder Foundation is able to accept gifts of cash or appreciated securities as well as contributions of life insurance, retirement or
pension plan assets.