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Professionalism is a cultural imperative
19 October 2017
Sir Win Bischoff, FRC Chairman delivers his lecture at GIRO on "The Importance of Professionalism in Today's Financial Sector".
The professions must adapt to a changing landscape
16 October 2017
Tesco Bank CEO Benny Higgins chairs a panel discussion on "The Future of the Professions".
The UK is expecting tough times in retirement, especially females
12 October 2017
Why is the IFoA getting involved in environmental, social and corporate governance issues?
5 October 2017
In this blog, we talk to Claire Jones, the Chair of the IFoA’s ESG Investment Working Party, to find out more about ESG factors and why they are important to the actuarial profession.Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues are increasingly acknowledged as important, mainstream investment considerations. Why?
Call for papers: Institute of Actuaries of India's 19th Global Conference
4 October 2017
The Institute of Actuaries of India invites expression of interest to present papers at the 19th Global Conference of Actuaries, to be held on 30 and 31 January 2018.
The theme of the conference is Actuaries, Through the Crystal Ball!
The EOI will be peer reviewed according to relevance to the conference, originality of the work, specific results described, and potential impact.
QAS accreditation awarded to Exactval Ltd
29 September 2017
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has awarded the Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) accreditation to Exactval Ltd after its successful application for inclusion in the scheme.
QAS accreditation awarded to Thomson Dickson Consulting Ltd
25 September 2017
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has awarded the Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) accreditation to Thomson Dickson Consulting Ltd after its successful application for inclusion in the flagship scheme.
John Martin, President, Institute of Actuaries, 1992 to 1994
1 August 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the death in July of our Past President, John Martin, CBE BSc FIA ASA FSS FPMI, aged 88.Professional Standards Directory: Update 43
1 August 2017
For Actuaries involved in Non-Life Insurance and Life Assurance
Research begins on economic modelling
20 July 2017
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has appointed Dr Iain Clacher (Leeds University Business School) to carry out a survey of current practice in the use of economic theory, both explicitly and implicitly, by firms which employ actuaries in the UK. A report summarising the findings will be published by the IFoA, under the sponsorship of the Research and Thought Leadership Committee, and disseminated online and at relevant events.
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Coalition formed to tackle multi-billion dollar innovation insurance gap
Added: Thu, 19/10/2017 - 13:52The world's largest insurers have joined forces with technology companies and governments to address the global insurance gap presented by the innovation economy. -
Insurance industry welcomes new bill for automated vehicles
Added: Thu, 19/10/2017 - 12:10The UK government outlined the details of its new Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill yesterday in the House of Commons to ensure effective insurance for self-driving vehicles. -
Employers failing to tackle employee financial knowledge gap
Added: Wed, 18/10/2017 - 18:31Three-quarters of employees in the UK say their employer has never provided any financial education that helps them better understand what savings choices exist. -
Three-quarters of firms failing to report climate-related risk
Added: Wed, 18/10/2017 - 15:46A global survey of businesses has found that 72% of large and mid-cap firms do not recognise the economic risks associated with climate change in their financial reports. -
'Big Six' domination of UK energy policy posing significant investor risk
Added: Wed, 18/10/2017 - 13:13The UK's six biggest utility companies have undue influence on energy policy and regulation posing significant risk to investors, according to a new report by InfluenceMap. -
Five-and-a-half-year high UK inflation rate provides boost for pensioners
Added: Tue, 17/10/2017 - 12:50UK consumer price inflation increased from 2.9% in August to 3% in September the highest rate seen since April 2012, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). -
Brexit fears ease for top UK firms
Added: Mon, 16/10/2017 - 17:53Worries surrounding the UK's decision to leave the EU have eased among chief financial officers (CFOs) over the last three months, according to the findings of a new survey by Deloitte. -
Fifth of biggest pension schemes risk failure in recession
Added: Mon, 16/10/2017 - 15:18One in five FTSE100 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes could struggle to meet their commitments to members in the event of an economic downturn. -
Firms neglecting cyber insurance in favour of property-related protection
Added: Mon, 16/10/2017 - 13:14EMEA businesses are spending four times more of their budget on insurance for property, plant and equipment (PP&E) than they are covering cyber exposure. -
London ranked most attractive city in the world to businesses and people
Added: Fri, 13/10/2017 - 18:09The UK's capital has been deemed the world's most attractive city to businesses and talent for the tenth year running by the Tokyo-based Mori Memorial Foundation.