Description: In this article the author asserts that issuers of credit default swaps should hold reserves for the liabilities associated with the derivative contracts. This would significantly reduce most of the major problems associated with the trading of these instruments.

Description: Q&A with actuary and author Bradley M. Smith. In this interview, Smith discusses his business philosophies and the risks he has taken. His new book, What Do You Think?, is also reviewed.

Description: This article provides an overview of the new Financial and Health Economics module now requried for all FSA's.

Description: Letters to the editor about the feature article “The Dementia Epidemic: Are We Ready?” that ran in the December 2010/January 2011 issue of The Actuary.

Description: This article covers a round table discussion about the most significant housing issues affecting retirees.

Description: This article discusses three ways the SOA is strengthening the educational system: redesigning professional development, offering all fellowship exams twice a year, and offering a restructured CERA pathway.

Description: The August/September 2011, issue of The Actuary.

Description: Whether it be a presentation amongst peers or to the board of directors, you want to make sure you wow them with your message. The Actuary polled some of the SOA’s top presenters to get their trade secrets. Here's what Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Stuart Klugman, FSA, CERA, Patricia Matson, FSA, MAAA, and David Wylde, FSA, MAAA, had to say about what makes a good presentation.

Description: This article discusses the risks of retirement and how those risks impact attaining a secure retirement in a defined contribution world.

Description: This article discusses why middle-market consumers don’t seek much-needed financial advice from professional financial advisors.