The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has around 3000 members who belong to the Finance and Investment practice area.
The IFoA actively supports members who are involved in finance and investment by:
- providing relevant information on industry and regulatory developments
- influencing local and international policy, for example by responding to consultations
- promoting and supporting cutting edge research
- providing CPD opportunities
- shaping the investment related exam material to be up-to-date and relevant to members and their employers.
The Finance and Investment Board actively influences the environment in which finance and investment actuaries practice
The Finance and Investment Board is member-led by senior volunteer actuaries and advises the IFoA on important finance and investment issues. It is a source of expertise within the profession on matters relating to the finance and investment practice area and also supports and promotes the interests of practice area members in accordance with the IFoA’s strategic objectives. The Finance and Investment Board set key objectives annually and has oversight of the Finance and Investment LifeLong Learning (F&I LLL), Finance and Investment Global and Finance and Investment Research sub-committees.
Related documents
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Finance and Investment Board - Terms of Reference
1 September 2017
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For more information about Finance and Investment working parties contact the Communities Team.
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The Growth Mindset for Actuaries
13 October 2021 - 8 December 2021This practical course is aimed at actuaries at any stage of their career who want to develop their own growth mindset and apply it to their work setting and personal or professional lifelong learning. The content of the course builds on the lecture given by Dr Helen Wright on Growth Mindset as part of the President’s 2021 Lecture series, and will be delivered over a period of 2 months, from mid-October to early December.
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The importance of biodiversity for finance, business and policy is being increasingly recognised. While many studies highlight the overall economic impact that biodiversity loss could have, it is much more difficult to quantify and understand the particular impact that is may have on individual businesses or communities. The management and measurement of these risks is a field where actuaries are well placed to contribute. -
The climate crisis and the degradation of our planet will affect societies everywhere. How we address these threats will require solutions that transcend borders. As a global profession, the actuarial community is well-placed to consider and propose effective risk management solutions to help manage the climate crisis.
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GIRO 2021 Webinar Series
Online8 November 2021 - 19 November 2021
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas and new research across the general insurance sector. -
Proposals for changes to the regulatory framework on climate change and sustainability
11 November 2021This is a free webinar with an expert panel providing their views on the ongoing IFoA consultation for proposals regarding changes to the regulatory framework on climate change and sustainability.
The regulatory consultation sets out, for feedback some proposed approaches that the IFoA are considering in relation to charter commitments under the UK’s Green Finance Education Charter (GFEC) and the regulatory framework, including the Actuaries’ Code.
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Life 2021 Webinar Series
Online22 November 2021 - 26 November 2021
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What next for Mental Health in Insurance?
1 December 2021
Content will be aimed at all actuaries looking to understand the issues surrounding mental health in insurance and in particular those looking to ensure products and processes widen access for, and are most useful to, those experiencing periods of poor mental health.
The importance of biodiversity for finance, business and policy is being increasingly recognised. While many studies highlight the overall economic impact that biodiversity loss could have, it is much more difficult to quantify and understand the particular impact that is may have on individual businesses or communities. The management and measurement of these risks is a field where actuaries are well placed to contribute.
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas and new research across the general insurance sector.
Join leading experts to discuss key issues, emerging ideas, and new research across the Life insurance sector.
Content will be aimed at all actuaries looking to understand the issues surrounding mental health in insurance and in particular those looking to ensure products and processes widen access for, and are most useful to, those experiencing periods of poor mental health.