Description: This 1990 panel discussion is about the integration of qualified retirement plans with Social Security. The topics discussed include 1. IRC Section 414s rules on the definition of compensation, 2. IRC Section 401a17 rules on maximum covered compensation, and 3. The relationship between IRC 401l permitted disparity rules with the general rules under the 401a4 regulations. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 16, No. 4B.

Description: Panel discussion exploring likely future scenarios, encompassing: Balance between state and federal regulation, effects of trends in tax regulation, and implications of all-federal or all-state regulation. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 12, No. 2.

Description: This session reviews current trends in patterns of retirement and provides an update on legislation to facilitate phased retirement. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 3, Session 62PD.

Description: A panel of practitioners and a PBGC representative present current issues relating to the federal pension insurance program. In particular, PBGC premium issues are reviewed, reportable events and issues pertaining to plan terminations is covered. A significant portion of this session is devoted to audience questions. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 23, No. 1.

Description: This panel discussion is from the 1991 Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 3-5 in Colorado Springs. The panelists address concerns that government regulations are discouraging the utilization of qualified plans. Topics they discuss include: the effect of funding limits maximum benefit and contribution limits nondiscrimination plan sponsor objectives and taxation of benefits. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 17, No. 3B.

Description: 1996 SOA Spring Meeting, Colorado Springs. This session was about working with the Voluntary Compliance Resolution program, the Closing Agreement Program, and compliance audits. It focused on how these programs actually operate, including what cases are likely to be best served through each program.

Description: This panel discussion is from the 1991 Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 3-5 in Colorado Springs. This panel discussion is designed for the experienced pension practitioner. The panelists, using numerical illustrations, discuss how to do calculations to prove nondiscrimination under proposed Internal Revenue Code regulation 401[a][4]. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 17, No. 3B.

Description: 1994 SOA Meeting, San Antonio. This session provided an update from representatives of the IRS and the Department of the Treasury on several topics including: 1. PBGC issues. 2. Social Security issues. 3. Health care issues. 4. Title I issues. 5. Broad principles underlying some remedial amendment period issues.

Description: This session discussion is a review proposals to modify the plan termination provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Current projections of the corporate funding problems and the alternatives under consideration will be included. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 14, No. 1.

Description: This presentation is a Pension Section meeting from the 1991 Meeting of the Society of Actuaries, held June 3-5 in Colorado Springs. The speaker discusses insurer solvency issues for pension actuaries, focusing on the failure of Executive Life and the implications for its significant amount of pension business. Topics include the tax claims of the Internal Revenue Service, and role and potential liability of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation [PBGC], state guaranty funds, and reinsurers. Discussion from participants is included. From the Record of Society of Actuaries, Volume 17, No. 3B.