Description: The Insurance Working Group of the IASB discussed models for the contract type, term insurance, in the second quarter. This summary of the current models will acquaint you with the key points of the models and a range of open issues.

Description: Standards for accounting for pension and post-retirement plans around the world are changing. The ultimate goal is a global standard to replace International Accounting Standard 19 IAS 19. The changes in the United States to reflect the global standard fall under their Statements of Financial Accounting Standards SFAS.

Description: Second article in a series on pension accounting changes. This article will concentrate on updating the status of global convergence in Canada and also look at changes proposed in the International Accounting Standard, IAS 19.

Description: The current life insurance development with a focus on the latest regulation change from actuarial perspective and its possible impact to the Vietnam industry.