Publication archives

Reading list for FCIA Syllabus – Finance, investments and ERM track with option for banking

Supporting the FCIA exam focused on the specialized finance, investments and ERM track with option in banking, this comprehensive reading list will provide you with the ideal study material to prepare for earning your FCIA designation.

New resources help Canadians tackle retirement preparedness

This media release announces the CIA’s insight statement, titled Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement, as well as the fact sheet, titled Planning for a Secure Retirement.

Helping Canadians Prepare for the Risks of Retirement

Many Canadians face significant financial risks in retirement, from inflation and market volatility to unexpected expenses and longevity risk. This insight statement explores these challenges and highlights key strategies to navigate retirement with confidence.

Planning for a Secure Retirement – Fact sheet

Proactive planning can make all the difference in ensuring financial security in retirement. This fact sheet outlines key retirement risks, essential savings strategies, and the role of financial advisors in building a secure future. Featuring expert insights from Canada’s actuaries, […]

Review of Standards of Practice with Respect to Gender Identity – Exposure Draft

This exposure draft outlines the proposed changes to the standards of practice.

FCIA Syllabus – Finance, investments and ERM with option in Banking

This document outlines the finance, investments and enterprise risk management (FIE)-track exams and modules syllabuses. 

Longevity of Infrastructure – Reserving and Risk Management in Condominium Maintenance in Canada

This research paper explores the Canadian condominium industry with an actuarial insight into condominium reserve funds set aside for paying the future repair and replacement costs of common elements shared among condo owners in a building. It focuses on the […]

2020 Retirement Risk Survey – Key Findings

This report provides an overview of key results of an online survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) in 2020. Ipsos previously conducted a retirement risk survey for the CIA in 2010 with a […]

Advice statement to OSFI on assurance on capital, leverage and liquidity returns

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) thanks OSFI for the opportunity to comment on the discussion paper Assurance on Capital, Leverage and Liquidity Returns. This letter has been prepared by the CIA’s Committee on Risk Management and Capital Requirements (CRMCR).