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Desjardins offers its employees a defined benefit plan.
The Desjardins Group Pension Plan gives employees peace of mind because it guarantees them a specific pension amount that's protected for market volatility.
The Plan is in solid financial position.
The Plan is robust because of its innovative and long-term management strategies.
These strategies ensure that all planned members are paid the benefits they've been promised.
The Plan maintains a healthy financial balance; this is reassuring for Plan members.
The Plan is also a secure and valuable savings tool.
The Desjardins Group Pension Plan is the 5th largest private pension fund in Canada.
The Plan contributes to the financial empowerment of its 78,000 Plan members, including 22,000 retirees.
It provides them with access to a team of experts: who are committed to providing proactive, people-focussed service, a website, a pension simulator and various courses to help them make informed decisions.
In the current context of fierce competition for quality assets, the Plan invests internationally to seize the best investment opportunities.
The Plan is a high performance investor that stands out for its well established network of prestigious partners.
By diversifying its investments, the Plan can weather various types of business cycles and maintain sustained, long term performance to keep its promises.
This applies for both capital market investments and tangible infrastructure, or real estate assets.
In synergy with Desjardins Group, the Plan is committed to the energy transition and aims to be a leader in responsible investment.
The Desjardins Group Pension Plan remains committed to doing what's best for its plan members today and in the future.
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