Institute and Faculty of Actuaries welcomes the new Corporate Governance Code from the Financial Reporting Council

“The new Code from the FRC is a welcome development that should enhance the quality of information about the long-term health and strategy of listed companies and their assessment and reporting of risk.

“This raising of the bar for risk management will require companies to undertake robust risk assessments which will often be backed up by scenario modelling.  Access to professionals with established expertise in the modelling of risk and financial uncertainty will be vital for shareholders and Directors.  This plays to the heart of the actuarial skillset, and we believe actuaries, who are subject to the profession's rigorous standards and regulatory arrangements, can and will play a key role in helping companies implement these new requirements.

“The IFoA is currently conducting research with Chief Finance Officers and Chief Risk Officers to assess the expected impact of the Code and highlight areas where most change is likely to be required.  This will help map the way forward, outlining how actuaries can assist companies with this important work.”

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Editorial notes:

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