With yields hitting historical lows, the emergence of negative interest rates has become a more real possibility. In this episode, economist Jake Meyer, PhD, provides insight into how North American financial markets could be affected by negative yields. Marshall Posner, FCIA, also joins the podcast to look at the potential impact on pension practice and the computation of commuted values.
November 2020 saw the creation of Actuaires du Monde (AdM, or Actuaries of the World), a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting developing countries around the world that are in need of actuarial and risk management expertise. Our Seeing Beyond Risk team caught up with AdM leaders to learn more about their activities.
Consensus on the potential impact of population aging on asset values varies from the benign to the extreme. Despite little consensus, the effect of population aging on investment returns remains a hot button topic within academic literature.
Mike Dekoning, FCIA, shares the career path that led to his current role as President of Allstate Benefits and Senior Vice-President of Allstate Insurance Company US, reflecting on his experiences as a Canadian actuary working in a senior role south of the border.
The final episode of our three-part podcast series on CIA members employed abroad is now available. Hear from Hong Kong-based actuary Dominic Hains, FCIA, on his experience and the opportunities and challenges faced by actuaries working overseas.
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