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Around the Pension-o-Sphere: an Old Tale of Pension Fraud, Illinois Spiking, Russian Revolts, and More
by meep
Yeah, I’ve been a bit poky lately. You can read this, if you want an idea. Basically, I spent the weekend lying down and chilling as much as I could.
Memory Monday is on hiatus for now, partly because the newspaper website I use is down. I emailed the folks...
Actuarial Standards of Practice on Pensions: ASOP 4 - a Call for Comments
by meep
This is going to be extremely actuarial, and not involving animated gifs. You have been warned.
There are a couple different exposure drafts out now for Actuarial Standards of Practice, which apply to credentialed actuaries in the U.S. I’m going to concentrate on one.
Actuarial Standard of Practice 4 has...
Around the Pension-o-Sphere: the "Strong Men" of Venezuela and Russia Can Do Only So Much
by meep
I’m a little off my schedule – been a bit green around my gills. I will look at doubling up my Memory Monday next week, so we can catch up with the state of public finances around the world.
Specifically, Venezuela and Russia.
VENEZUELA SHOWS WHAT HAPPENS
RIP, Jeremy Gold: An Actuarial Memorial
by meep
This post is in memory of actuary Jeremy Gold, who died earlier this month.
Not many actuaries receive obituaries in both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
WSJ – Jeremy Gold Shook Up Pension World With Warnings About Risks
The brusque actuary said funds underestimated liabilities
In the sedate...
Around the Pension-o-Sphere: Divestment, Janus, and More
by meep
Look, I haven’t forgotten the 80% funding myth….
….but something else has just gotten my attention more and more.
Also, I will be doing the 80% funding myth roundup on July 4th, so don’t worry.
DIVESTMENT AND ACTIVIST INVESTMENT
The whole divestment fad has really taken off, hasn’t...
Mornings with Meep: Gathering Info and Around the Pension-o-Sphere
by meep
I explain the way I think through things,Wisconsin Wednesday: Is Contribution Growth Moderate?
by meep
So let’s consider the other side: is contribution growth moderate?
Yes.
LOOKING DEEPER: WISCONSIN DOLLAR CONTRIBUTION
Okay, okay, that’s...
Illinois Quickie: Pension Benefit Growth Rates
by meep
Rather than paste this onto the Illinois post from earlier today, I’m giving this its own post.
How have pension benefits grown (in terms of cash flows) in Illinois?
First, there are 8 Illinois-based pension funds in the Public Plans Database. One of them, Chicago Municipal, has too little...
Illinois Budget and Pension Buyout: Much Ado About Awful
by meep
My taking apart of the shamtacularity of the new Illinois budget and its shamocity of pension buyouts.Wisconsin Wednesday: Is Benefit Growth Moderate?
by meep
So I pointed out last week that supposedly pension benefits are adjusted up and down in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Let’s see the official notes, and then let’s look at the real cash flows.
DESCRIPTION OF ANNUITY ADJUSTMENTS
Annual Annuity Adjustments for the Core Fund and Variable Fund:
How...
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