Description: Discusses importance of CPD to develop business and management skills and the efforts of the The Pacific Rim Actuaries’ Club of Toronto in this area.

Description: Announcements of upcoming events.

Description: In this article, the Editor previews the contents of this issue.

Description: In this article, the author talks about being an actuary on the island of Cyprus.

Description: China has experienced significant economic growth over the last 30 years, during which its economy has grown faster than that of any other country in history. Foreign investments have been one of the major driving forces behind the explosive growth. As multinational companies have increased their investments in China, the number of foreign workers in China has increased. In particular, with a shortage of local talent in China, particularly at the middle- to senior-management level, many multinationals have been using expatriates to fill key positions. This article summarizes the compensation and benefit packages provided to more than 300,000 foreign workers in China.

Description: The new chairperson talks about the section activities for the year ahead.

Description: In this article, the author discusses the actuarial and economic outlook in Argentina.

Description: Highlights of the International Experience Study (IES), a joint research venture of the SOA’s International Section and Research Department, the International Actuarial Association, local actuarial associations and corporate sponsors to provide actuaries around the world with practical experience information in emerging markets.

Description: An invitation to attend and a call for papers for the Colloquium of the International Actuarial Association.

Description: The author discusses what influences the general insurance market.