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Health and Care hot topicsSessional Research Meeting,6 July 2017
Chaired by Nick Reilly, this sessional event showcased a series of short research papers on hot topics in health and care, while providing ample time for discussion and debate- Members: Login to view the video on the VLE and claim CPD
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Model risk: Illuminating the Black BoxSessional Research Meeting, 29 June 2017, Edinburgh
Winners of the Peter Clark prize for their research paper, Model Risk: Daring to open the Black Box the Model Risk Working Party will present their Phase 2 findings, Model Risk: Illuminating the Black Box- Members: Login to view the video on the VLE and claim CPD
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Do customers understand our life insurance products?Sessional Research Meeting,19 June 2017, in London
This paper is the culmination of the work of the Risk and Customer Outcomes Working Party which was set up to consider whether customers adequately understand the risks and outcomes associated with life insurance products, how to avoid poor (or indeed maximise good) customer outcomes and finally to consider ongoing risk management through the product life cycles from a customer perspective -
A review of Solvency II - has it met its objectives?Sessional Research Meeting,8 May 2017, in Edinburgh
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Spring 2017. Antimicrobial resistance: Global threat to health and economyThought Leadership Lecture given on 27 April 2017, in London, by Professor Dame Sally Davies
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How can the IFoA help individuals to make better retirement choices?Sessional Research Meeting, 24 April 2017, Edinburgh. Presentation by the Rationale in Retirement Behaviour Working Party, sponsored by the Pensions Board, which has created an interactive tool which aims to help individuals to make more informed retirement income decisions.
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IRM - Putting theory into practice for UK DB Pension SchemesSessional Research Meeting, 20 March 2017, at Staple Inn, London. Presented by members of the Integrated Risk Management Working Party: Andrew Hitchcox (chair), Chinu Patel, Chris Ramsey, Ed Studd, Lok Ma, Marian Elliott, and Tim Keogh
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The Working Party has developed some practical hints and tips for those developing Integrated Risk Management (IRM) plans for UK Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes in the context of the requirements of the Pensions Regulator (TPR). -
The future of Solvency II in the UK. Treasury Select Committee debrief and Working Party updateDual-site Sessional Research Meeting, 23 January 2017, at Staple Inn, London, and the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. Speakers: Andrew Chamberlain, Chair, Life Board, and the IFoA's representative at the Treasury Select Committee
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- View a recording of the full session on Parliamentary TV
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Sustainable retirement solutions - are there any durable solutionsSessional Research Meeting, 12 December 2016, at Staple Inn, London. Speakers: Marcus Hurd (Xerox HR Services), Jenny Richards (BBS Consultants and Actuaries) and Dr Iain Clacher (Leeds University)
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Autumn Lecture 2016. Exploring a new relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Vicky Ford MEPThought Leadership Lecture given on 7 December 2016, in Edinburgh
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Ersatz model testsSessional Research Meeting, 27 June 2016, at Staple Inn, London. Speakers: Andrew D Smith, Deloitte; Stuart Jarvis, Black Rock; James Sharpe. Meeting chaired by Paul Fulcher, Chair, Life Research Committee
Abstract:
This paper describes how statistical methods can be tested on computer generated data from known models. We explore bias and percentile tests in detail, illustrating these with examples based on insurance claims and nancial time series.
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Life Conference 2020 Webinar Series
Online16 November 2020 - 27 November 2020
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Autumn Pensions Webinar: Update from The Pensions Regulator (TPR)
Webinar1 December 2020
This webinar will provide an update on the emerging thinking around future regulation of DB schemes:
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Autumn Pensions Webinar: To the end game and beyond
Webinar2 December 2020The webinar will discuss the challenges and opportunities schemes face in evaluating end game options, choosing a target state and understanding the impact this strategic decision could have on member outcomes long after the “end state” is reached. Adolfo, Kevin and Rhian bring over 60 years of experience in the industry and a variety of perspectives as scheme actuary, covenant adviser, trustee, de-risking adviser and insurer. -
Data Science in Banking - Opportunities and Risks
Webinar3 December 2020Retail banking is going through a period of substantial change as it moves into the digital age. Banks have large amounts of data about their customers and about their risks. Open data application programming interface (APIs) and data science are enabling banks to use their data to offer innovative and sometimes personalised services. Data science is also adding value in risk areas such as fraud detection and cyber security. At the same time, the move to online banking is making it easier for firms including fintechs to enter banking without having to establish branch networks.
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UK Town Hall 08:30-09:30
Webinar4 December 2020
IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual UK Town Hall 2020, hosted by Tan Suee Chieh with IFoA’s Immediate Past President, John Taylor, President Elect, Louise Pryor and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann. -
UK Town Hall 10:00-11:00
Webinar4 December 2020IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual UK Town Hall 2020, hosted by Tan Suee Chieh with IFoA’s Immediate Past President, John Taylor, President Elect, Louise Pryor and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann. -
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Cash is King - What next for CDI?
Webinar4 December 2020Cash-flow driven investing is a game-changer for DB pension funds navigating their end-game. Suitable for sponsors who want to reduce risks on their balance sheets. And for trustees, it shifts the focus to providing greater certainty of returns, managing funding level volatility and ensuring they have enough income to pay cash-flow requirements. -
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Legal update - The letter of the law
Webinar7 December 2020Patrick Kennedy, Partner at Gateley Legal and Founding Director of Entrust (a leading professional pensions trustee company), will be delivering an update on the latest legal developments during the course of 2020. With both a pensions legal perspective and over 25 years of trustee service, Patrick will seek to highlight how the letter of the law has continued to evolve against the backdrop of a difficult and challenging year -
Autumn Pensions Webinar: Impact of Dividends
Webinar8 December 2020The talk will provide an understanding of the priorities and relationships between deficit reduction contributions, in the context of wider scheme funding, and different types of value outflow from the employer based on the working party’s recently published report. -
Sessional Webinar: To the end game and beyond
Webinar11 January 2021
Running off the £2 trillion of UK corporate sector defined benefit liabilities in an efficient and effective fashion is the biggest challenge facing the UK pensions industry. Trustees and sponsors overseeing those schemes need to be clear on their target end-state and the associated journey plan – but too few have well articulated and robust plans.
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Inside the Banking Boardroom – Opportunities for Actuaries
Webinar14 January 2021The actuarial skill set has much to offer the banking industry. So many of the skills that actuaries acquire during their working life translate across to the world of banking and yet banking is perceived as an alien environment to many actuaries. But is it?
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An update from the IFoA’s Covid-19 Action Taskforce [ICAT] Risk Management workstreams
Webinar25 January 2021Covid-19 has required an urgent and cross-practice initiative to facilitate the extensive impact this pandemic has across all industries. IFoA members have been keen to contribute in a different way, so we developed the IFoA Covid-19 Action Taskforce [ICAT] to coordinate our effort, with a more efficient governance.
We have over 500 volunteers and countless topics which we have amalgamated into 93 workstreams.
IFoA President Tan Suee Chieh would like to invite you to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) virtual UK Town Hall 2020, hosted by Tan Suee Chieh with IFoA’s Immediate Past President, John Taylor, President Elect, Louise Pryor and IFoA Chief Executive, Stephen Mann. 