Publication archives

Advice Statement to the Pension Commission of Manitoba: Manitoba Pension Benefits Act Review

The CIA submits comments to the Pension Commission of Manitoba on the consultation paper for the Pension Benefits Act review.

Standards of Practice – Pensions (Effective June 16, 2025)

These changes to the SOP are effective June 16, 2025. Given the nature and effective date of the changes to the SOP, early adoption of the changes is not relevant.

Final Standards: Enable Promulgation of Certain Data Currently Provided by Third Parties – Memorandum

The final revisions to paragraphs 3540.05 and 4530.09 of the Standards of Practice (SOP), which pertain to Parts 3000 and 4000 of the SOP, were approved by the Actuarial Standards Board on June 16, 2025.

Balancing Stability and Equity in Target Benefit Plans

This paper builds on the previous foundational analysis by exploring the RM-CDC benefit adjustment mechanism in greater depth, with a focus on the accumulation phase of TBPs. We examine its impact on benefit stability and equity and address its limitations […]

Review of Standards of Practice with Respect to Commuted Values Under Target Pension Arrangements in the Case of a Full or Partial Wind-up – Exposure Draft

This exposure draft proposes changes to Part 3000 of the CIA’s Standards of Practice with respect to pension commuted values.

Reading list for FCIA Syllabus – Retirement benefits track

Supporting the FCIA exam focused on the specialized retirement benefits track, this comprehensive reading list will provide you with the ideal study material to prepare for earning your FCIA designation.

Guidance for Assumptions for Hypothetical Wind-Up and Solvency Valuations Update – Effective March 31, 2025, and Applicable to Valuations with Effective Dates on or after March 31, 2025, and no later than June 29, 2025 – Explanatory report

The Committee on Pension Plan Financial Reporting (PPFRC) is issuing this explanatory report to provide members with additional information and details on the analysis done for the guidance outlined in the educational note supplement dated April 29, 2025, issued as […]

Guidance for Assumptions for Hypothetical Wind-Up and Solvency Valuations Update – Effective March 31, 2025, and Applicable to Valuations with Effective Dates on or After March 31, 2025, and No Later Than June 29, 2025 – Educational Note Supplement

The PPFRC has conducted its quarter-end review of group annuity pricing conditions as at March 31, 2025, and recommended to the Actuarial Guidance Council (AGC) assumptions for hypothetical wind-up and solvency valuations with effective dates on or after March 31, […]

CIA insight statement on decumulation – Notice of Intent

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Enable Promulgation of Certain Data Currently Provided by Third Parties – Exposure Draft

This exposure draft (ED) proposes revisions to paragraphs 3540.05 and 4530.09 of the Standards of Practice (SOP), which pertain to Parts 3000 and 4000 of the SOP.