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IFoA comments on HM Government's draft legislation on further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament
23 January 2015
- Increased devolution could increase tax complexity
- Need to avoid risk of unintended consequences
Data from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries shows legal fees reduce by 65% for whiplash-type third party injury claims
19 January 2015
- 12% reduction in the frequency of bodily injury claims
- 19% reduction in the overall cost of whiplash-type injury claims
- 65% reduction of fixed legal costs for each claim made
IFoA comments on Pensions Minister Steve Webb's proposals to allow existing pensioners to cash in on their annuities
5 January 2015
Nick Salter, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) comments:
David Hare, Immediate Past President of the IFoA, comments on the release of the IPB review 'Defined contribution workplace pensions'
17 December 2014
David Hare, Immediate Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and a member of the Independent Project Board (IPB), comments on the release of the IPB review Defined contribution workplace pensions: The audit of charges and benefits in legacy schemes
New longevity risk methodology developed for insurers and pensions schemes
8 December 2014
Research produces new framework for insurers and pension schemes to assess longevity risk
Nick Salter, President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), comments on the measures announced in today’s Autumn Statement
4 December 2014
“In 2014 we have experienced the beginning of a pensions revolution; where individuals retiring will be able to decide how to use their pension assets to best suit their own circumstances. The Autumn Statement continues this process, with the abolition of inheritance tax on joint life or guaranteed term annuities for those who die before the age of 75.
Research shows companies may be underestimating challenges of meeting new Financial Reporting Council requirements
25 November 2014
Challenge for some firms to get business leaders to engage fully with risk management; difficulty of quantifying long-term strategic risk felt to be the toughest challenge companies will face in implementing the guidance
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries supports Joint Forum on Actuarial Regulation perspective on risks publication
28 October 2014
“The paper sets out a wide range of risks from those parts of the financial services sphere where actuaries operate.
Legal changes reduce motor insurance claims
20 October 2014
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries responds to the Taxation of Pensions Bill announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer
15 October 2014
“Yesterday’s announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Uncrystallised Funds Pension Lump Sums marks a further step in the most r