In this inaugural issue of the "Retirement Income Quarterly Update,"FRC discusses the globalization of our business with regard to retirement security and highlights a product review of Dynamic Funds, a leading Canadian investment firm. We also take a look at the evolution in creating guaranteed income streams to meet the retirement income challenge. The Industry Update section provides updates on both regulatory and third-party research issues impacting the retirement income industry. Finally, the Quantitative Analysis section analyzes individual products that are combined into a larger income strategy.