These resources are optional or suggested additional reading for IFoA exam subject SA7 that may complement IFoA Core Reading and tuition provider material for this exam subject.
Title links lead to book details on the IFoA Library catalogue. From there, IFoA members and students can 'Request' the book from the IFoA Library Service, subject to availability. Members can also follow the ‘Access eBook’ links below after logging in through the member portal.
SA7 core reading for the current year is the key study reference for this exam and is available from the IFoA e-shop.
Students may also work with the study guide and course materials for this exam from the Actuarial Education Company.
Books | Conference and other papers | Country reports | Journals | Newspapers and magazines | Background data
The Economist Intelligence Unit provides leading country analysis and forecasts. IFoA members and full students can access the latest reports as received for the following countries by logging into the IFoA website and accessing the IFoA's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE):
The reports are for the latest month only. Reports are for non-commercial educational use by Members of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. The terms and conditions of supply are at http://www.eiu.com/public/terms.aspx. This arrangement is managed by the library service, please email libraries@actuaries.org.uk with any enquiries.
The Economist’s survey for the year ahead offers points of interest and background to support the study of investment issues and regional trends. The newspaper now makes this annual print magazine available as an app for subscribers, but selected articles of the latest edition are available on the World Ahead 2024 webpage.
Students may wish to follow up as additional background reading the following books referenced in units (indicated below) in SA7 Core Reading. Some of the books below are not available on-line but you may request to borrow them from: libraries@actuaries.org.uk or via title links below to book details on the IFoA Library catalogue:
Listed below are selected papers referenced in Units in SA7 Core Reading with others suggested for background information:
You can access the following journals after member login and use the Actuarial Knowledge Hub to search articles.