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CIA Annual Meeting Session 2302. LOOKING BACK…focused on the future. A Regulator Actuary’s View On. Pension Funding Valuation. Introduction. Experience as a regulator actuary Do not represent views of Ontario government or FSCO George Ma, Chief Actuary, FSCO. Topics of Discussion.
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CIA Annual MeetingSession 2302 LOOKING BACK…focused on the future
A Regulator Actuary’s View On Pension Funding Valuation
Introduction • Experience as a regulator actuary • Do not represent views of Ontario government or FSCO • George Ma, Chief Actuary, FSCO
Topics of Discussion • Issues related to funding valuation reports filed with FSCO • Suggestions to improve regulatory and actuarial compliance • Comments on current pension actuarial practice
Filings With FSCO • 1,600 to 1,800 reports annually • Risk-based review • Compliance concerns found in 30% of the cases reviewed
Regulatory Concerns • Contributions
Regulatory Concerns • Contributions • Filings
Regulatory Concerns • Contributions • Filings • Solvency
Regulatory Concerns • Contributions • Filings • Solvency • Transfer ratio
Actuarial Concerns • Assumptions and methods
Actuarial Concerns • Assumptions and methods • Expenses
Actuarial Concerns • Assumptions and methods • Expenses • Asset valuation
Actuarial Concerns • Assumptions and methods • Expenses • Asset valuation • Compliance
Actuarial Concerns • Assumptions and methods • Expenses • Asset valuation • Compliance • Disclosure
Tips for Valuation Filings • Regulatory filings up to date?
Tips for Valuation Filings • Regulatory filings up to date? • Consistency and compliance
Tips for Valuation Filings • Regulatory filings up to date? • Consistency and compliance • Appropriate assumptions and methods
Tips for Valuation Filings • Regulatory filings up to date? • Consistency and compliance • Appropriate assumptions and methods • Adequate disclosure
Tips for Valuation Filings • Regulatory filings up to date? • Consistency and compliance • Appropriate assumptions and methods • Adequate disclosure • Funding up to date?
Comments on Going Concern Funding • “Best estimate” investment return assumption • Full Funding on going-concern basis • Asset smoothing and assumptions • Flat benefit & CAE plans
Closing Remarks • Current pension environment • More focus on risks • Update of actuarial standards • Harmonization of funding rules