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FRC and Risk Reporting

The Cross Practice FRC and Risk Reporting Working Party sought to identify how the profession could raise awareness of the role of actuaries in meeting new requirements for risk management and risk reporting by major listed companies

The Financial Reporting Council had issued a consultation paper on new requirements for risk management and risk reporting in 2014 and the new rules required major listed companies to undertake robust risk assessments, often backed up by scenario modelling, and for auditors to be able to investigate and challenge the work done to evidence these assessments.

The working party’s key objectives were to:

  • investigate how the profession could increase awareness of the potential contribution actuaries could make in this area, either by direct approaches to interested parties, or by general messaging
  • provide a forum for development of ideas and training materials or events, and sharing of best practice in this area.

Further information relating to the new UK Corporate Governance Code from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and the FRC and Risk Reporting Working Party is available here.

The remit of the working party has come to a natural end and below is a summary of all the work it has achieved:-

Outputs:

Articles:

Presentations at events:

Research:

  • 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 Code. Bringing together key stakeholders from the FRC, Institute of Risk Management (IRM), IFoA and a range of companies from a number of sectors; the IFoA presented its findings and provided a unique opportunity for interested parties to come together to discuss the impact of the changes. The report is available below.
  • Research Report - FRC Risk Reporting Guidance for Boards.

Press Releases and Promotional Literature:

Current focus (2016/2017):

A meeting will take place to consider expanding the focus of this working party to wider fields.  Further information will be available in the autumn session.

Chair: Colin Ledlie
Membership: 16
Established: 2014

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  • Sustainability Series: What will COP26 mean for investment?

    6 October 2021

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    A panel discussion with investment representatives discussing the impact of investment on climate change and vice versa.

    This event is part of The Road to Glasgow: IFoA’s Sustainability Thought Leadership Series which will provide a platform for prominent contributors so that our members and others can understand the perspectives of a wide range of parties interested in the climate debate.

  • Sustainability Series: Net Zero: Putting Interventions into Practice

    7 October 2021

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    Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing our world today. Addressing it will require multi-faceted solutions. Through this panel session, we will explore the different levers that can be used to meet net-zero targets including climate science and data, government engagement, and mobilising green finance.

  • Sustainability Series: Climate Justice and Future Generations

    12 October 2021

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    How governments and societies collectively respond to the climate crisis is increasingly being analysed through the lens of intergenerational fairness. Our expert panel will assess and explore the extent to which inter-generous fairness is being considered in climate policies, the lessons from those countries who are leading the way on fairness and justice in climate interventions, and more.

  • The Growth Mindset for Actuaries

    13 October 2021 - 8 December 2021

    Spaces available

    This 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.

  • Sustainability Series: The Global Actuarial Response to Climate Change

    4 November 2021

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    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.

  • What next for Mental Health in Insurance?

    1 December 2021

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    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.