Description: Professionalism did not start with COVID-19, but it has brought many new situations to our attention.Professionalism is more than just adhering to rules and regulations and it is complex. As an actuary, you need toconstruct your own “moral compass” and be prepared to make the tough personal and work-related decisions asthey arise. While difficult decisions may not be a common occurrence during your careers, your moral compass willmake it possible to act with confidence when something needs to be done. Finally, while the actuarial profession hascodes of conduct, it is ultimately your personal conduct that determines your reputation as a professional

Description: Looking to the upcoming 2024 year and looking back at the 2023 year in the International Section.

Description: Editors note summarizing contents of the newsletter and volunteer opportunities.

Description: Provides information on the 3 incoming Council members.

Description: This article explores promising changes to Canada’s retirement system that are necessary to ensure it’s available now and for the next generation.

Description: A recap of the first international reinsurance conference to take place in the Dominican Republic.

Description: The editor provides highlights of the May 2013 issue of International News and calls on international members to provide feedback to the Society of Actuaries as it continues to become a more global organization.

Description: Understanding U.S. defined-benefit plan annual funding notice definitions and what they are meant to represent is a key to understanding how “healthy” or “unhealthy” a pension plan is. This article offers a description of several types of funded status measurements and their applications under the rules mandated by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to fund private employer-sponsored defined-benefit pension plans.

Description: Article describing Actuaries Without Borders helping to organize an actuarial workshop in Vietnam.

Description: A look at U.S. and Dutch multiemployer plans.