Description: In this paper the researchers analyze pension plans for three countries (Canada, the UK, and the US) using an ESG that includes a demographic ratio that has been defined consistently for all countries. In that regard the paper extends the literature and opens areas for future research.

Description: The Society of Actuaries’ Committee on Finance Research and Joint Risk Management Section Research Committee are pleased to make available a research report developing a framework for quantifying and analyzing various forms of contractual designs.

Description: Panelists provide a primer on Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [CMOs], exploring how they are constructed and why they exist. Session 3 of the 1991 Valuation Actuary Symposium.

Description: 1993 SOA Annual Meeting, New York. This session is about GIC alternatives and synthetics. What are the types of alternatives and what are the associated risks and rewards?

Description: In this session, senior pension and insurance investment professionals will share their thoughts on current investment topics. Attendees will hear about leading edge investment ideas and practices from industry leaders.

Description: This paper attempts to distill from these various models a practical application of the key principles for reform.

Description: This article illustrates how today’s retirement system tools have potential to achieve financially secure retirement and lists options for system improvement.

Description: The article discusses the characteristics of the high-yielding bank loan asset class.

Description: Measuring Fair Value for Participation Units of Stable Value Pooled Funds

Description: Municipal Reinvestment Contracts by Victor Modugno from Risks and Rewards Newsletter, September 2000, Issue No. 35.