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New research examines risks and rewards of lifetime pension pool design elements

This media release announces the publication of a comprehensive report that examines the intricacies of lifetime pension pools, also known as variable payment life annuities or VPLAs in Canada, and shares optimal design elements.

Exploration of Lifetime Pension Pool Design Elements

Providing valuable insights on lifetime pension pools – also known as variable payment life annuities or VPLAs – this joint research report by the CIA and the Society of Actuaries examines modern retirement arrangements that enable retirees to convert a […]

Commuted Values Indexes

In Canada, a member of a defined benefit pension plan who terminates their membership may receive their pension entitlement in the form of a lump sum. This “commuted value” (CV) is the present value of the expected monthly lifetime retirement […]

CIA Post-Employment Group Health and Dental Study 2007-09 (Graduated tables)

CIA Post-Employment Group Health and Dental Study 2007-09 (Experience tables)

Accounting Discount Rate Curve

The CIA retained the services of Fiera Capital to produce Fiera Capital’s CIA Method Accounting Discount Rate Curve on a monthly basis that can be used by sponsors to select the appropriate accounting discount rate to value pension and other […]