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Finance & Investment LinkedIN group
20 June 2018
Join the LinkedIN group to keep abreast of latest Finance and Investment news and activities. Debate and discuss finance and Investment related issues.
How should you follow up after an interview?
19 June 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best-selling author, gives advice on step to take following an interview.
Now that you are finished with your interview, you may be feeling excited to hear back from your interviewers because you’ve done all the necessary preparations and you’ve given your best shot during the interview. But patience is key here because you don’t want to annoy your future employers by sending them never-ending follow up emails.
Department of Work and Pensions Consultation
18 June 2018
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched a consultation on changes to regulations for pension fund trustees.
The consultation features a climate risk maturity model from consultancy Grant Thornton, as well as input from selected individuals and institutions – in particular Sackers, Hermes and Nico Aspinall. A key driver for the consultation, is the conclusions the DWP have reached:
Explanation of ESG Investment Terminology
18 June 2018
In January 2018, the IFoA’s ESG Investment Working Party published its Thoughts on Terminology to use when seeking to engage actuaries on topics related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in investment. Further to this, the working party has now published a guide to help IFoA staff and volunteers use ESG termionolgy appropriately (see table below). Note that the definitions given below reflect typical usage in 2018, but the definitions are evolving and there is not yet universal agreement.
Survey Reveals Institutional Investors Are Split on Responsible Investing
18 June 2018
The Actuarial Post has published an article, reporting on a survey recently carried out by Aon, which says that regulatory changes, demographic shifts and the increased availability of quality data has prompted a dramatic upsurge in the number of institutional investors who are interested in exploring or implementing responsible investing initiatives.
Have You Read the IFoA Risk Alert on Climate-Related Risks?
18 June 2018
On 12 May 2017, the IFoA published a risk alert on climate-related risks. Actuaries should ensure that they understand, and are clear in communicating, the extent to which they have taken account of climate-related risks in any relevant decisions, calculations or advice.
Make sure you keep up-to-date on this, and other important issues, by keeping an eye on our Risk Outlook page.
Initial Consultation Statement
18 June 2018
A regulatory approach that supports an open, modern, confident and trusted profession that best serves the public interest
Advance notice of a consultation on proportionate monitoring of the quality of actuarial work
Membership of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is globally recognised as a mark of quality with consequent high expectations around competence, integrity and rigorous ethical standards. With that comes an obligation to uphold and demonstrate high standards of technical competence and ethical behaviour.
Green Investment Survey – Submit Your Responses by 31 July 2018
18 June 2018
On 4 December 2017 the IFoA hosted a workshop on capital flows into green investment and emerging markets in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University and the Observer Research Foundation.
What is your actuarial interview plan?
13 June 2018
In this blog, Chloe Hung, Amazon best-selling author, gives advice on planning for your future.
Preparation plays an important role when it comes to going for an interview. The amount of preparation you put in before an interview may determine your confidence and success level. On the other hand, if you go without any preparation, then you may feel nervous to even attend the interview. Therefore, it would be beneficial if you created an interview plan to help you stay on-track with your interview preparations.
IFoA contributes to The Pensions Regulator and Financial Conduct Authority’s Pensions Strategy
13 June 2018
The IFoA recently participated in the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) seminar to inform their joint Pensions Strategy. The event brought together industry stakeholders to identify future areas of focus as well as key risks and opportunities facing the pensions sector over the next ten years.