Description: This article provides highlights of the International Section Council meeting, reception, and section-sponsored sessions from the 2012 SOA Annual Meeting.

Description: The financial services industry is becoming globally integrated. This article discusses significant developments and the implications for actuaries.

Description: Part One of a three part discussion of A Social Security System for the 21st Century, this part focuses the broader international, social, political, cultural and economic trends that will govern the viability and sustainability of a social security system in the 21st century.

Description: Focuses on these key China market questions: • How quickly is the market developing? • What is the market potential? • How are the existing foreign companies performing? • What are the main implications of China’s accession to the WTO? • How do different market entry options compare? • Which are the key issues to consider in establishing a joint venture? • What is the future outlook for new entrants?

Description: We look in this article at the challenges which life insurance companies operating in a low interest environment have to face.

Description: Overview of the Society of Actuaries' Ambassador Program, list of ambassadors, and profile of new ambassador to Indonesia, Kim Yeoh.

Description: The article contemplates whether there is heightened sensitivity towards how investment activity is portrayed and described.

Description: Summary of the International Section Council survey results, and how the results will impact council actions going forward.

Description: This article presents recent perspectives on the understanding and measurement of pandemic risk.

Description: Highlights of the SOA international strategy statement, International Committee topics, and other SOA international activities.