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In mid-November, The Society of Actuaries and Annuity Systems, Inc. held its annual Equity-Based Insurance Guarantees (EBIG) Conference in Chicago. The event provided risk-management and valuation professionals with key information on how to better quantify, monitor and manage the complex risks underlying the variable annuity (VA) and indexed annuity products. FINCAD was in attendance and I

Now is a great time of year to reflect on all we have, and find ways to help others that might not be as fortunate. As a member of FINCAD’S HOPE (Helping Other People Effectively) group, I’m lucky to have the opportunity to assist those in need, not just during the holiday season, but throughout the year. For those unfamiliar with FINCAD HOPE, it is a volunteer, employee-led initiative aimed at

The straightforward design of most smart phones today means that nearly anyone can pick one up and begin using it. Most people do not require a manual for common actions such as placing calls or texting. For slightly more complicated tasks like, for example, setting up an email account on your mobile, often friends or colleagues can provide guidance, as can a quick Google search. However

Tech leaders at financial organizations often grapple with the decision of whether to build new risk systems in-house from the ground up, or turn to vendors with off-the-shelf products that meet their needs. Still other firms are addressing their business requirements with a modified approach whereby they develop their own custom applications using tools and analytics provided by a trusted third

There’s no denying that China’s capital markets are undergoing rapid change. Just in February of this year, the SSE 50 Index exchange-traded fund (ETF) was introduced as the first stock index option in China. As a result, investors can now buy and sell options on an ETF that tracks the 50 largest yuan-denominated stocks in the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). This move was intended to help minimize