Following the introduction of Curriculum 2019, all MRAs were reviewed.
Mutual recognition agreements have been signed with the following associations:
You can view the agreements and find further information on how to apply for mutual recognition using the links above.
Following the review, and as a non-EU/EEA member of the AAE, the IFoA has withdrawn from participation in the AAE mutual recognition agreement as of 15 October 2021. As a transitional arrangement following the IFoA’s withdrawal, the IFoA will continue to consider applications up to 31 December 2021 and will honour the status, rights and obligations of qualified actuaries recognised by the IFoA under an AAE MRA.
Find out more here.
If you are member of another actuarial association which does not hold a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and would like to join the IFoA as a Fellow or Associate, you can apply through our Individual Qualification recognition Route.
You can find out whether you are eligible and how to apply on our Individual qualification recognition web page. .
If you do not meet the criteria for individual qualification recognition, you could join the IFoA as a student and study to become an Associate or Fellow of the IFoA.
If you have qualification from an IFoA accredited university, a non IFoA accredited university or another professional qualification you can use our online tool to see if you are eligible to apply for IFoA exam exemptions.
If you have any questions about joining the IFoA please contact our Member Services team, who will be happy to help you.
If you have any questions about membership please email us or call us on +44 (0) 131 240 1325. Response times can be found in our membership FAQs.