Who is eligible for exemptions?
Members who joined the IFoA before 17:00 (BST) on the 31 July 2019 and hold the exam passes for subjects sat with the Institute of Actuaries India (IAI) until 31 December 2021 maybe eligible for exemption from certain subjects. It should be noted that for the IAI December 2018 examinations, the IFoA will not be recognising IAI passes achieved.
Members holding exemptions under the previous IFoA curriculum must have been awarded passes in both CT1 and CT5 to be granted CM1 and both CT4 and CT6 to be granted CS2. These exam passes must have been awarded before 31 December 2018.
Student members have until 31 December 2022 to claim their exemptions.
Who is not eligible for exemptions?
Members who joined the IFoA after 17:00 (BST) on the 31 July 2019 are not eligible for exemptions based on the exam passes from the Institute of Actuaries in India. If you joined the IFoA after the 31st July 2019, please see the Transfer of Prior Learning category for further details before you consider IFoA student membership. If you joined the IFoA on or before 31 July 2019, but subsequently resigned or lapsed your membership, for a short period of time ( normally less than 12 months), you should contact Education Services to discuss your case.
From 1 January 2023 onwards the IFoA will not be accepting any applications for exemptions from the Institute of Actuaries in India.
Exemptions available under the current curriculum are listed below.
| Institute of Actuaries of India exam | IFoA Fellowship exemptions |
|---|---|
| Any of CM1, CM2, CS1, CS2, CB1 and CB2 (If sat and passed between January 2019 and December 2021) | The corresponding CS, CM or CB exams |
| CB3 (If sat and passed between January 2019 and December 2021) | CB3 |
| CP1 (If sat and passed between January 2019 and December 2021) | CP1 |
| CP2 (If sat and passed between January 2019 and December 2021) | CP2 |
| CP3 (If sat and passed between January 2019 and December 2021) | CP3 |
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Any two SP subjects ((If sat and passed between January 2019 and December 2021). Exemptions are not given for these exams individually. You must have passed both exams. |
The corresponding SP exams |
Exemptions available under the previous curriculum are listed below.
| Institute of Actuaries of India exam | IFoA Fellowship exemptions |
|---|---|
| Any of CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7 or CT8 (If sat and passed between May 2005 and September 2018 exam sessions) | The corresponding CT exams |
| CT9 (If sat and passed between June 2013 and December 2018 exam sessions) | CT9 |
| CA1 (If sat and passed between May 2005 and September 2018 exam sessions) | CA1 |
| CA2 (If sat and passed between May 2005 and 4 March 2015 exam sessions. This is because the structure of our CA2 exam changed significantly in March 2015) | CA2 |
| CA3 (If sat and passed between May 2005 and 8 July 2017 exam sessions. This is because the IFoA's CA3 exam was replaced by CP3 from September 2017) | CA3 |
|
Any two ST subjects (Awarded after 1 May 2005, excluding ST3 which is no longer part of the IFoA syllabus) Exemptions are not given for these exams individually. You must have passed both exams. |
The corresponding ST exams |
For students with degrees from universities in India
Applications for exemptions from IFoA exams based on degrees gained from Indian universities will only be considered from students who have graduated from:
- the Indian Statistical Institute
- an Indian Institute of Technology, or
- an Indian Institute of Management
The IFoA will not grant exemptions based on qualifications from any other universities in India.
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Pensions Winter Forum: Practical aspects of blending annuities and drawdown in retirement
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The IFoA Policy Briefing 'Can we help consumers avoid running out of money in retirement' examined the benefits of blending a lifetime annuity with income drawdown. Panellists, including providers and advisers, will look at the market practicalities of taking the actuarial theory through into the core advice propositions used by IFAs and Fund Managers. They will share a number of practical issues such as investment consequences before and after retirement and the level of annuity that is appropriate and answer questions from the audience. -
Speech from the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey
Lincoln's Inn The Treasury Office, London WC2A 3TL1 December 2021
The IFoA is pleased to be hosting the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, to deliver a speech on delivering policyholder protection in insurance regulation.
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The role of actuaries within the health sector varies considerably from one country to another, due to differences in the local evolution of health systems and the funding models for health services. 
The IFoA Policy Briefing 'Can we help consumers avoid running out of money in retirement' examined the benefits of blending a lifetime annuity with income drawdown. Panellists, including providers and advisers, will look at the market practicalities of taking the actuarial theory through into the core advice propositions used by IFAs and Fund Managers. They will share a number of practical issues such as investment consequences before and after retirement and the level of annuity that is appropriate and answer questions from the audience.
This webinar looks at the many types of biases, both conscious and unconscious and the impacts they can have in the workplace. Raising our own awareness and understanding of the issues can help us avoid the pitfalls of unconscious bias in particular. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘office banter’ but are we sure that’s how those on the receiving end perceive it and is it ok to go along with it?
Actuaries need to take action now - but how? With a focus on climate change, this session will provide informed insight to enable you to improve your knowledge and understanding of the issues involved, demonstrate how it will impact advice to your clients, and highlight prospective opportunities for actuaries within pensions and wider fields.
Pension scams have become more prevalent as a result of the pandemic, and Trustees have increased responsibilities to protect members, which means that actuaries need to be in a position to provide advice in this area. Our specialist panel will include a professional trustee, an IFA and head administrator, two of whom are members of PASA.
With the Pension Schemes Act 2021 requiring a long term strategy from Trustees and sponsors, choosing a pensions endgame strategy has become even more critical. However, it is important that the endgame options available are adequately assessed before choosing one. With an ever-increasing array of creative and innovative options available, this decision may not be straightforward.