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Article date:
25 April 2012

The Actuarial Profession Comments on PPI Extending Working Lives Research: "We now have a clear view of the problems that await the over 50's facing retirement, so it is time for all relevant bodies to sit around the table and identify solutions".

Jane Curtis, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries comments:   “We welcome this research which has provided new and updated data that helps to identify the problems that await the over 50s as they reach state pension age, and that policy ... read more >>

Article date:
11 May 2012

Exam papers, April 2012 session

Click here to access the exam papers currently available. ... read more >>

Article date:
10 May 2012

CMI Working Paper 61 published

Download Working Paper 61 here. ... read more >>

Article date:
02 May 2012

Long-term care market still baffling for consumers

Leading experts on the long term care market examined the way forward for individuals with future care needs. With the rumoured publication of a progress report on the funding of long term care now expected alongside the Government’s White Paper on Social ... read more >>

Article date:
27 April 2012

Huw Evans from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries comments on today's statement from the Pensions Regulator regarding funding in the current environment for defined benefit pension schemes

"The statement makes it clear that the scheme funding regime has the flexibility to remain fit for purpose even in extreme conditions, and that trustees and employers should look for evidence based solutions to address the risks that they face.   ... read more >>

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27 April 2012
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23 April 2012

Singapore university receives accreditation from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries signed an agreement on Friday 20 April 2012 that will make it simpler for NTU actuarial science graduates to gain exemptions from the first eight of 15 professional examinations that the institute requires for ... read more >>

Article date:
17 April 2012

David Hare to become Institute and Faculty of Actuaries President-elect for 2012-2013

A specialist in life insurance, Dr Hare is shortly to become a partner with Deloitte following a career with Scottish Mutual, Abbey National and, latterly, Standard Life. ... read more >>

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12 April 2012

FTSE Indices Data

FTSE UK Index Series FTSE UK Gilts Index Series FTSE Global Bond Index Series FTSE Global Equity Index Series ... read more >>

Article date:
27 March 2012

Actuarial Profession welcomes FRC reform proposals

Commenting on the proposals to reform the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published today by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and the FRC, Jane Curtis, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries,  said: “We welcome the ... read more >>

Article date:
28 March 2012

Invitation to Institute and Faculty of Actuaries event - Singapore

At the event, I am looking forward to speaking to you about the progress we are making on the strategy.  To help me answer specific questions, I will be accompanied by Derek Cribb, Chief Executive, and Trevor Watkins, Director of Education. Please see ... read more >>

Article date:
19 March 2012

Invitation to Institute and Faculty of Actuaries events - Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong

At each event I am looking forward to speaking to you about the progress we are making on the strategy; to help me answer specific questions I will be accompanied by Derek Cribb, Chief Executive, Trevor Watkins, Director of Education and Memoria Lewis, ... read more >>

Article date:
16 March 2012

Profession celebrates excellence in learning

Jane Curtis, President of The Institute and Faculty, welcomed the guests, recognising the achievements of volunteers, staff and partners who contribute to the Profession’s learned society and thought leadership activities. ... read more >>

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09 March 2012

Actuarial Profession appoints Public Affairs Director

Paul has extensive experience in corporate communications within a range of complex environments and cultures. ... read more >>

Article date:
14 March 2012

Masterclasses and Professional Skills events

Professional Skills Helping members understand, in practical terms, how the Actuaries' Code is integral to their working lives.  Topics as diverse as Whistleblowing, ETVs, Conflicts of Interest and the Law will be covered in this stream.Forthcoming ... read more >>

Article date:
13 March 2012

Advice on completing Schedules of Contributions

The omission of some or all contributions to DC sections.  Regulation 10 of the Scheme Funding regulations is clear that all contributions to a scheme (other than voluntary contributions) must be included in a schedule. Payments in respect of ... read more >>

Article date:
08 March 2012

CERA seminar for ST9 candidates

The seminar was one of the recommendations of the CERA Board, when they reviewed the UK Profession’s CERA qualification. This will enable delegates to investigate and discuss more practical applications of enterprise risk management, which is not possible ... read more >>

Article date:
23 February 2012

Public Affairs and Consultations Committee and Solvency II Steering Group

The Committee has been formed in line with the governance and infrastructure proposals within the public affairs strategy endorsed by Council and Management Board last year.  Its purpose is to advance the achievement of the Profession’s public affairs ... read more >>

Article date:
22 February 2012

Practical exams: new dates for 2012/2013

We apologise for the delay in releasing the dates but due to the Olympic Games taking place this year we have had to source other venues and rearrange locations. We will still continue to monitor demand and add extra exams where possible. The current ... read more >>

Article date:
21 February 2012