The creation of the new University Pension Plan of Ontario was a significant challenge, but the leadership of CEO and CIA member Barbara Zvan led to a successful launch – and resulted in her being named overall CEO of the Year by Report on Business Magazine. Barbara joins us on this special episode to discuss her experiences as both an actuary and a business leader. (In English) La création du...

With over $500 billion in assets, the fund supporting the Canada Pension Plan is a significant player in the investment world. Inflation, climate change and other factors have presented some interesting challenges as of late. Joining us to discuss the approach taken by CPP Investments during these uncertain times is Geoffrey Rubin, Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist. (In...

In the second episode of a two-part series, FCIAs Sati MacLean and Houston Cheng return to talk about financial condition testing, key performance indicators and other aspects of IFRS 17 that P&C actuaries need to think about before the end of the year. (In English) Listen to Part 1 Dans ce deuxième épisode d’une série en deux parties, les membres Fellows de l’ICA Sati MacLean et Houston...

With the January 1 deadline for IFRS 17 implementation rapidly approaching, there may be some last-minute items that actuaries in the P&C practice area need to consider. In the first episode of a two-part series, FCIAs Sati MacLean and Houston Cheng discuss the transition readiness test and the role of the Appointed Actuary in the move to IFRS 17. (In English) Le 1er janvier 2023, date de...

The Actuarial Standards Board is in the process of adding Part 8000 to the CIA Standards of Practice, which will cover enterprise risk management, and draws from the sixth International Standard of Actuarial Practice. Mario Robitaille, FCIA and Chair of the designated group responsible for these changes, joins us to discuss what is included in this new part. (In English)