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Launch of the new Indian Actuarial Network UK - IANUK
8 December 2014
We are delighted to announce that the launch of our newly formed Indian Actuarial Network UK (IANUK) took place yesterday the 2 December. The launch event was held in the members’ lounge of the IFoA London Office, where members of the new IANUK committee were joined by President-elect Fiona Morrison, Membership Director Memoria Lewis and members of the Indian actuarial community to mark the launch of this new group.
Premium bond plan for tackling looming elderly care crisis
4 December 2014
Academics at Cass Business School, part of City University London, have published a paper entitled 'Personal care savings bonds: A new way of saving towards social care in later life' in which they propose a premium bond style savings plan that could help Britain's elderly care funding crisis.
FRC Risk Reporting Guidance for Boards
3 December 2014
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has conducted a survey of UK listed companies to gain an understanding of the impact of the updated UK Corporate Governance Code and Guidance on Risk Management, Internal Control and Related Financial and Business Reporting.
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Gulf Actuarial Society (GAS)
3 December 2014
The 23 November saw the highly successful launch and inaugural event of the new Gulf Actuarial Society (GAS) in Dubai.
The society covers the six Gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and has been created with the specific aims of bringing together IFoA members based in the region, and providing networking and CPD opportunities for all actuaries in the area.
Exposure Draft ED34: Duties and responsibilities for actuaries working for trust-based pre-paid funeral plans
28 November 2014
We have launched a consultation on the proposed introduction of a mandatory Actuarial Profession Standard (APS) and supporting guides in relation to trust-based pre-paid funeral plans work.
International Mortality and Longevity Symposium highlights new insights into data, collaboration and coherent forecasting
27 November 2014
In September the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' (IFoA's) Mortality Research Steering Committee welcomed world class experts to the International Mortality and Longevity Symposium to highlight research and exchange views on mortality projection.
Nominations for Honorary Fellowships and the Gold and Finlaison Medals
11 November 2014
Members are invited to nominate candidates who have made a significant contribution to the profession, and who have an active ongoing involvement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), for an Honorary Fellowship of the IFoA.
New APS X3: The Actuary as an Expert in Legal Proceedings
28 October 2014
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is introducing a new mandatory Actuarial Profession Standard (APS) in relation to members instructed (or contemplating instructions) to act as an expert in legal proceedings.
Changes to reduced rate subscriptions
17 September 2014
Further to the changes to the criteria for reduced rate subscriptions announced in July, Council have now agreed to extend eligibility for the reduced subscription rate to members who have a current full exemption from the requirements of the CPD Scheme
In order to be eligible, the exemption must be held for the entire duration of the subscription year and secured by 1 October in the relevant year.
Six-monthly update on mortality and longevity in the UK
5 September 2014
This six-monthly update on developments in the UK in mortality and longevity has been prepared for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the International Actuarial Association by Brian Ridsdale.