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The George & Bell Team is Growing
George & Bell is pleased to announce a new addition to our team. Jian Zhang, a fully qualified actuary with 8 years of experience, has joined our firm as a Consultant. Read full entry “The George & Bell Team is Growing”
Are you Joining us in Vegas?
Jeremy, Greg and I will be speaking at the 48th Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference in Las Vegas, November 22-25, 2015. Read full entry “Are you Joining us in Vegas?”
Summary of Bill C-377
On June 30, 2015, Bill C-377 received royal assent from the Senate. The attached memo discusses the potential impact this new legislation will have when regulations come into force. Read full entry “Summary of Bill C-377”
What exactly does an Actuary do?
This is a common question I get asked all the time. So when the Pacific Business and Law Institute invited me to answer that question for a group of Trustees and Administrators this past week, I was only too happy to oblige. Read full entry “What exactly does an Actuary do?”
CFE West Conference Presentation
On February 19th I co-presented at the Canadian Foundations and Endowment Forum, also known as CFE West.
This two-day forum brought together executives in the foundation and endowment areas to share their thoughts on the topics affecting the industry today. Read full entry “CFE West Conference Presentation”
Pacific Business and Law Institute Presentation
I will be presenting An Actuarial Primer for Trustees and Administrators at the Pacific Business and Law Institute’s 21st annual Essential Tasks of Pension and Benefit Plan Trustees on February 25, 2015. Read full entry “Pacific Business and Law Institute Presentation”
New Study – Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC
Attached is a report by Robert L. Brown and Craig McInnes who tackle the debate about income security in retirement.
Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC Read full entry “New Study – Shifting Public Sector DB Plans to DC”
Brendan George’s Presentation on Alberta’s Bill 9
On June 3rd Brendan George presented to the Alberta Government’s Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future. Brendan was part of a panel of experts commenting on Bill 9. Read full entry “Brendan George’s Presentation on Alberta’s Bill 9”
George & Bell in the News
A recent study commissioned by the Alberta Federation of Labour on Alberta’s public sector pension plans has received some ink in the media in the last week. Read full entry “George & Bell in the News”
Annuity Purchases for Pension Plans
The current economic environment is particularly challenging for defined benefit pension plans. Many plans have to fund according to the solvency test, using asset market values and long-term bond rates to discount liabilities. Read full entry “Annuity Purchases for Pension Plans”