Description: Between the end of the 80’s and the 90´s, the annuity and universal life market started to develop in Argentina in an environment limited by the volatility of the financial market. As a consequence, plans with Fluctuation Funds were developed and proved to be successful. This paper provides a general overview of this experience and the innovations made in Argentina in this matter.

Description: Summary of 17th Global Conference of Actuaries held at Mumbai India, During February 2015.Covering Various Actuarial Topics with theme "Changing Risks, Expecting the Unexpected"

Description: In a world where pensions for new hires are predominantly provided with defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans have moved in many cases from being a strategic human resource management tool to being a source of volatile historic liabilities and costs that need to be managed downward. While the approaches for dealing with these liabilities broadly consist of risk transfer, settlement or funding, the precise options available will vary by country depending on the local pension framework and legal requirements. Any company with material global pension liabilities would be well advised to monitor these closely, in order to be able to take advantage of opportunities to de-risk, and to ensure that a global pension de-risking budget is allocated to the activities which are expected to yield the best returns for the group.

Description: A brief summary of the AAE and its activities

Description: A short introduction of small actuarial association from Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are planning to take the SOA/CAS actuarial exams, with help and support from the SOA, the CAS and the IAA.

Description: An overview of reinsurance training class provided to the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority) and Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (Central Bank) covering all aspects of reinsurance. Article also provides an overview of initiatives that the two regulators (Authority and Central Bank) are involved with.

Description: The pension and longevity risk transfer market is growing rapidly, with British-pioneered pension and longevity de-risking emerging outside of the UK and US, with over $270bn in transactions completed globally since 2007. Emerging markets include the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France and Australia. This article describes the solutions available to plan sponsors who are looking to secure member benefits and achieve a lower risk future, and provides real-world examples of companies who have used innovative solutions to meet their unique needs.

Description: This elaborates a Global Conference of Actuaries held in India during February 2016. Theme, participation, papers , Regulatory talk, cultural programs etc

Description: A look at recent changes to Canada's social security system - the politics, stakeholder views and implications for retirement readiness.

Description: 5th Actuarial Symposium in Colombia