Knowledge Sharing Scotland (KSS)

About us

What is Knowledge Sharing Scotland (KSS)?

KSS offers members the opportunity to host/attend small, locally run events in an informal environment, to share information and experiences with peers.

Were did the idea come from?

The 2012 member survey carried out by the Scottish Board indicated that there was a demand from members for locally accessible CPD opportunities, not just in Edinburgh but across Scotland.

This feedback prompted the Board, in collaboration with the Regions Leader to create a format which will allow members to host and attend a series of events across Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh, supported by local employers.

What kind of topics will be discussed at the sessions?

The first 2 sessions cover “Valuing the Employer Covenant” and “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst – impact of a prolonged period of low long term interest rates on pension fund and insurance company balance sheets”.

However, the nature of the programme means that subject matter can be tailored to members’ needs and additional sessions can be incorporated should the demand be sufficient.  If there are any particular topics which you would like to see covered at a KSS event, please let us know.

The full programme of events can be viewed below. All events are free to attend.

How can I get involved?

KSS is reliant on the input of volunteers within the actuarial community in Scotland.

Speakers and hosts are essential to the success of the initiative and there will be a volunteer vacancy advertised on the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries website throughout the year. 

If you have any further questions or suggestions, please contact the Regions Leader, Tess Joyce: tess.joyce@actuaries.org.uk

Meeting dates

• 17 Apr 2013 8.00 -9.30 KSS Event- “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst – impact of a prolonged period of  low long term interest rates on pension fund and insurance company balance sheets”. Presented by Hamish Wilson. Hosted by Hymans Robertson GLASGOW
  To book your place at this event please email: Gayle.Brown@hymans.co.uk
• 22 May 2013 8.00 -9.30 KSS Event  “The impossibility of pensions – Can society support a retired population in the style it desires” Presented by Kate Yates. Hosted by Towers Watson, EDINBURGH
  To book your place at this event please email:  Barbara.McMurray@towerswatson.com
• 28 June 2013 08:00 registration, talk from 08:30-09:30 KSS Event "The forthcoming FCA annuity review and the implications for the industry" Hosted by KPMG, EH1 2EG EDINBURGH
  To book your place at this event, please email Yasmeen.Husain@KPMG.co.uk
• 31 Jul 2013 12:00-13.30 KSS Event “Discussion of EIOPA long term guarantee impact assessment Study” Presented by Sandy Sharp. Hosted by Prudential STIRLING To book your place at this event please email: Amanda.Muirhead@prudential.co.uk 

• 25 September 2013 800-9.30 KSS Event – “Unmanageable Pension Debts – or perhaps “When push (pension debt) comes to shove (sponsoring employer insolvency)".”
  The aim of this talk is to introduce the audience to, or potentially just remind them of, the key disciplines surrounding a trustee decision on whether a pension debt is or is not manageable.  The area that will be covered will include investment, legal, corporate finance, governance/regulatory and, of course, actuarial. The presentation was previously delivered at the Pensions Conference in June.” Presented by Allan Martin and very kindly hosted by KPMG Glasgow.  To book your place at this event please email Caroline Clarke, caroline.clarke2@KPMG.co.uk