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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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European InsurTech investment soars
Added: Thu, 22/03/2018 - 12:15Investment in the insurance technology industry increased by 385% to $679m (£480m) across Europe last year, with the continent emerging as the world's top InsurTech hub outside North America. -
Majority of global investors doubt comprehensive Brexit arrangement
Added: Wed, 21/03/2018 - 11:44Just one-quarter of investment professionals around the world are confident that Brexit negotiations between the UK and EU will result in a comprehensive trade deal covering goods and services. -
Majority of people willing to embrace AI for improved retirement incomes
Added: Tue, 20/03/2018 - 14:13Three-quarters of citizens across the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany and Singapore are willing to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve retirement incomes. -
Government unveils changes to discount rate
Added: Tue, 20/03/2018 - 11:39The Ministry of Justice has unveiled changes to the way insurers calculate personal injury compensation payouts using the discount rate in its Civil Liability Bill today. -
Stronger powers announced for pensions regulator
Added: Mon, 19/03/2018 - 13:56The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will be given the power to issue punitive fines to companies that deliberately put defined benefit (DB) pension schemes at risk, the government confirmed today. -
Insurance industry fears technological change more than any other sector
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Pension auto-enrolment changes to significantly hurt disposable incomes
Added: Fri, 16/03/2018 - 15:49Brits could see more than a fifth of their disposable incomes eaten up by pension saving as a result of minimum contribution increases over the next couple of years, new research has found. -
MiFID II ranked a top concern for European asset managers
Added: Wed, 14/03/2018 - 12:00Some 83% of asset and wealth management firms are somewhat or extremely concerned about over-regulation this year, according to a global survey of CEOs by PwC. -
Spring Statement: UK GDP upgraded for 2018 with inflation expected to fall
Added: Tue, 13/03/2018 - 14:21The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects UK GDP to grow by 1.5% this year after previously forecasting an expansion of 1.4%, Philip Hammond revealed today in his spring statement. -
Majority of investors would consider cryptocurrency exposure
Added: Tue, 13/03/2018 - 11:00Six out of 10 investors with no current exposure to digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum would consider including them in their investment portfolios.