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IFoA Conference 2023 plenary 1: navigating the permacrisis
A summary of plenary 1 at the IFoA Conference (26 to 27 June 2023) on ‘navigating the permacrisis – the actuarial profession’s role in weathering the storm’
IFoA Conference 2023 plenary 5: pensions adequacy
A summary of plenary 5 at the IFoA Conference (26 to 27 June 2023). The session had the topic of ‘pensions adequacy: a ticking timebomb or ‘keep calm and carry on’?’
IFoA Conference 2023 Plenary 2: Life after Covid
A summary of plenary 2 at the IFoA Conference (26 to 27 June 2023). The session had the topic of ‘Life after Covid: how will it impact our work and the skills we need?’
Award for charitable work around the world
The Worshipful Company of Actuaries invites applications for the Phiatus Award. This blog explores why the award is integral to the recognition of not only fundraising but all forms of charitable work and activity.
IFoA Conference 2023 plenary 3: delivering the IFoA DEI strategy
A summary of plenary 3 at the IFoA Conference (26 to 27 June 2023). The session discussed ‘delivering the IFoA DEI strategy: making our profession diverse, equitable and inclusive for everyone’.
IFoA Conference 2023 plenary 4: role of actuaries in the financial services revolution
A summary of plenary 4 at the IFoA Conference (26 to 27 June 2023), which looked at the role of actuaries in the financial services revolution.
Beyond the next Parliament: The case for long-term policymaking
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is delighted to launch our policy prospectus: ‘Beyond the next Parliament: The case for long-term policymaking’.
Guest blog: Could the consequences of climate change frustrate our ability to tackle its causes?
The IFoA’s report ‘Climate Scorpion: the sting is in the tail’ highlighted not only the tail risks but the potential for positive tipping points – acceleration of positive trends. But it’s important not to be overly optimistic about our prospects.
Past Sustainability Board chairs Nick Spencer and Sandy Trust asked leading academics Laurie Laybourne and Ben Shread-Hewitt at the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative to outline ‘derailment risk’. What if the physical impacts of climate change do not accelerate our progress to a low-carbon, stable climate future, but act as a barrier against it?
This is an important ‘third rail’ that actuaries should be aware of in their policy and future pathway projections.
IFoA Greater China Committee makes a strong start to member engagement in 2025
On 10 and 11 January, the Greater China Committee held launch events in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing with a combined attendance of almost 300, including IFoA members, stakeholders and academia.
Women in the actuarial profession roundtable event
On 30 January, a roundtable event focused on ‘recruiting and retaining female actuaries’ was co-hosted by Connectr, the IFoA, and Pacific Life Re. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals, including representatives from leading actuarial employers.