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Articles by Matt Saker

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In safe hands

I first became aware of the actuarial profession while attending a careers advice day at school when I was a teenager.
Thursday 1st June 2023
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Open to everyone

Part of the IFoA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) focuses on entry to the profession and the belief that it should be open to everyone.
Thursday 4th May 2023
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Community is crucial

In my presidential address, I talked about the challenges the IFoA has in engaging with its members.
Thursday 6th April 2023
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Meaningful leadership

When the IFoA was formed in 2010, our two predecessor bodies agreed the governance arrangements that we retain today: an elected governing Council, a Management Board that bridges our organisation’s strategy and operations, and an Executive that advances the IFoA day by day.
Wednesday 1st March 2023
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New way ahead

Happy New Year, and congratulations to our recent qualifiers. It’s an amazing achievement, and will provide a solid foundation on which to build a long and successful career. That’s in the future – for now, please enjoy the moment!
Wednesday 1st February 2023
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The right move: Matt Saker on why members should vote ‘Yes’ to Chartered Actuary

Matt Saker outlines why he believes IFoA members should vote ‘Yes’ to Chartered Actuary
Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Widening our scope

The first pillar of the IFoA’s current strategy is to reposition the profession. In simple terms, this means moving away from the stereotypical view that actuaries are largely analytical individuals and instead recognising the breadth of skills and talents they are able to offer in new domains and industries. Put another way, we want to ensure that the skills and abilities that actuaries already bring to our traditional areas of work are utilised in wider fields
Wednesday 30th November 2022
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A crucial vote

This month we will be asking qualified members to vote on the proposal to introduce new designations for IFoA qualified actuaries – ‘Chartered Actuary (Associate)’ and ‘Chartered Actuary (Fellow)’.
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Driving engagement

As I was preparing to write this month’s column, the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen was announced. I, along with Council, colleagues and members, was deeply saddened by this news. In recognition of this momentous event and to express our sympathy on Her Majesty’s passing, we felt it only fitting that we write the tribute that you can read on the preceding page.
Wednesday 5th October 2022
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Charting new territory with IFoA designations

Matt Saker explains why Chartered status is the way forward for the profession
Wednesday 31st August 2022
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