Description: An article that announces the development of ACTUARIES ONLINE, the Bulletin Board System BBS sponsored by the Society of Actuaries. This information and communication service will allow the global actuarial community to share ideas an discuss issues.

Description: This article summarizes the Retirement Systems Practice Area Advanced Technology Working Group Report. Formed to project developments in technology and their applications, the Advanced Technology Working Group’s goal was to improve all aspects of Society of Actuaries services for its members in the retirement systems practice area. Although the emphasis was on pension actuaries, many ideas are equally applicable to other areas.