Description: In this 1981 discussion session, the panelists express their views on the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980.

Description: Discussion of the ways the volatility of the full funding limitation can be used as a consulting opportunity. Discussion of smoothing cash flow in the current regulatory environment and cash-flow forecasting in a volatile market.

Description: This panel discussion session reported on the status and content of the Actuarial Standards Board standard dealing with the selection of assumptions. The discussion covers what the effects would be on practitioners.

Description: This panel discussion session focuses on the impact of inflation on pension plans including legislative reaction, benefits retirement patterns and plan investments.

Description: This 1982 discussion session addresses three questions: 1. How will continued high rates of inflation affect the financial needs of retired persons, both absolutely and in comparison with other segments of the population?, 2. What effects will there be on the age of retirement and the need for retirement income?, and 3. To what extent will these needs be met from social programs, private plans or individual savings?

Description: This session from the 1984 SOA Atlanta Meeting concerns the report from the General Accounting Office pertaining to the economic impact of Unisex Rating, the net costs associated with the transfer of costs because of unisex rating, possible insolvencies of life insurance companies and administrative costs.

Description: The focus of the information presented was an update on ERISA issues including: Enrolled Actuary status, valuation and certification problems, compliance procedures and practices, relationships with other professionals, and a number of additional ERISA related topics. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, 1976 Vol. 2 NO. 2

Description: This panel discussion examines a wide range of current topics about pension plans including proposed legislation around plan termination, proposed amendments to ERISA, rules about IRAs, IRS anti-discrmination rules and others. The role of the American Academy of Actuaries is discussed.

Description: Discusses the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the limits taking effect in 1989 relative to Social Security integration, final- and career-average and offset plans, and defined-contribution plans. From the 1988 Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 14, No. 4B.

Description: Panel discussion from 1975 SOA Annual Meeting Bal Harbour. The discussion covered pension reporting requirements and fiduciary responsibilities.