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Proud of the Standard: transforming regulation
For over 150 years, the IFoA has set professional standards for the actuarial profession. During the last three years, we have worked with members to redesign our processes to ensure that they are proportionate, constructive, and provide the best value for the actuarial profession in the 21st century.
Use your vote to protect the trust in our profession
Ian Farr JP FFA, Chair of the Disciplinary Scheme Review Working Party, explains the proposed changes and why it is so important for members to vote.
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.
Reflecting on our Actuarial Innovation Challenge experience
The Actuarial Innovation Challenge made its debut at the IFoA India Conference 2024 — and what a debut it was. With over 150 teams from across South Asia, the competition showcased the talent, creativity, and drive of the next generation of actuaries. Last year’s winners, the Actuarial Alchemists, share how the experience shaped their journey and why it’s an opportunity no student should miss.
Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 4: assumptions used in solvent exit planning
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 4 explores assumptions used in solvent exit planning, in the lead-up to and during the exit, as well as models used.
Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 5: proportionality considerations
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 5 explores proportionality.
Solvent exit planning – a practical guide | Part 6: simplifying assumptions
This blog series is a practical guide on solvent exit planning for practitioners and those charged with governance. Part 6 explores assumptions that require simplification.
Did I write this blog post?
Let’s begin with a straightforward question: Did I write this blog post? Yes. And also, perhaps not entirely.
Black swans, flux capacity and the Isthmus of Chaos: A dynamic response to the House of Lords call for better extreme risk preparedness
To prepare for extreme risks, organisations must understand not only what could happen, but when disruption may accelerate and how fast it may overwhelm resilience.
From macro to mandate: how is AI set to reshape the investment decision-making lifecycle?
The articles in this blog series will follow the 7 lifecycle stages set out in this introductory piece. Each one will focus on what is actually being done at the current stage, what it takes to do it responsibly, and what it means for how investment actuaries work. We will keep them short, practical and – where the evidence warrants it – genuinely enthusiastic about what is possible. Watch this space. There is a lot to cover, and we are only getting started.