Description: An overview of the retirement schemes across various Asia markets, looking at each of the 5 pillars of the retirement model. As a result of ageing workforce and increasing life expectancy, retirement savings gap is becoming a major social issue for many countries. An effective retirement systems require all stakeholders including the government, employers, retirement services providers and individuals to understand the risks involved, their roles and responsibilities, and to commit to do their part in tackling the retirement savings gap issue. This presentation will point out where improvements can be made from each stakeholder's perspectives, with a focus on the Asia markets which contain a mix of some of the most populous countries in the world and countries with very small population, developed economies as well as emerging markets, young and old labor force, and finally different cultures, all of which affects how people view and prepare for retirement.

Description: Articles and commentary on shared risk plans in Canada and the US explore the variety of designs, regulatory implications

Description: An interview of Matthew Bond focusing on pension liabilities.

Description: As Gen X women enter their 40s and 50s, they are hitting their stride. For this group of women, it is also the perfect moment to address their retirement and longevity planning. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of the best vehicles in the retirement toolbox for this group to maximize.

Description: A summary fact sheet of the U.S. Multiemployer Pension Plan Pending Insolvencies report.

Description: Fact sheet about the monograph on Managing the Impact of Long-Term Care Needs and Expenses on Retirement Security.

Description: Fact sheet about the Employer Withdrawal Activity Overview: U.S. Multiemployer Pension Plans report.

Description: View ther PBC and PBCR: Two Stress Metrics for U.S. Multiemployer Pension Plans.

Description: Through this Call for Essays, the SOA seeks to gather perspectives, opinions and data on how to advance the state of effective tools, products, and strategies to assist individuals, financial advisers, employers and other stakeholders.

Description: summary of Canadian topics from recent Retirement Section Council meeting. Update on defined contribution initiative and potential US legislation. Highlight recent SOA research on retirement income.