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This table provides an overview of current funded PhD studentships:
| Project title | Duration | Researcher | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidity risk premium on Corporate Bonds | This project has now been completed | Paul Van Loon | Heriot Watt University |
| Banking liquidity risk | This project has now been completed | Iain Ritchie | Heriot Watt University |
| Analysis of multi-population mortality | October 2013 – May 2017 | Vasil Enchev | Heriot Watt University |
| Longevity risk modelling | November 2013 – May 2017 | Liang Chen | Heriot Watt University |
| Risk Model Validation | January 2014 – July 2017 | Hsiao-Yen Lok | Heriot Watt University |
| Optimal design of structured products: risk sharing and financial fairness | May 2015 – September 2018 | Zhaoxun (William) Mei | Heriot Watt University |
| Survival Models Analysis | January 2016 – July 2019 | Francesco Ungolo | Heriot Watt University |
| Understanding longevity risks from hip and knee replacement | This project has now been completed. | Hussein M Wahedally | University of East Anglia |
| Functional data analysis and applications in mortality and risk selection | This project has now been completed | Ruhao Wu | University of Leicester |
| Mortality linked derivatives and their pricing | This project has now been completed | Raj Bahl | University of Edinburgh |
| Impact of changing population demographics on pension plans | January 2016 – January 2020 | Aniketh Pittea | University of Kent |
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TPR Climate Change Guidance Consultation
17 August 2021
Louise Pryor, IFoA President, will chair this free-to-view session, in which Alex Darsley, TPR, Actuarial Regulatory Policy, will be discussing the regulator’s Climate Change Guidance Consultation, which is seeking views on new guidance designed to help trustees meet tougher standards of governance in relation to climate change ri -
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Internal audit is often the Cinderella of the audit world. It’s a regulatory requirement for insurance companies to have an internal audit function, so why not make it as useful as possible? This session will look at how to link an internal audit plan to the risk register, and how that helps audit committees and boards to spot problems and fix them. -
Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.
Louise Pryor, IFoA President, will chair this free-to-view session, in which Alex Darsley, TPR, Actuarial Regulatory Policy, will be discussing the regulator’s 
This session will examine the megatrends and themes driving the Future of Work across the Financial Services industry, and how Covid-19 has accelerated new future work priorities with a particular focus on hybrid work and leadership mindset and capabilities.
Internal audit is often the Cinderella of the audit world. It’s a regulatory requirement for insurance companies to have an internal audit function, so why not make it as useful as possible? This session will look at how to link an internal audit plan to the risk register, and how that helps audit committees and boards to spot problems and fix them.
Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.