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The Actuary September 2012

Issue date: September 2012

Articles in this issue

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President's comment: A question of expectations

Philip Scott looks at practical ways in which the Profession is working to remove the tarnish of mis-sold financial products
Thursday 1st November 2012
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President's comment: PECs appeal in a rapidly changing world

Philip Scott advocates the good work of the practice executive committee
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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European funds press case against 'Solvency II for pensions'

European Commission plans to create a level playing field between pension funds and insurance companies by applying the same capital requirement rules to both sectors could damage economic growth, the European Federation for Retirement Provision has warned.
Friday 21st September 2012
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Making an impression

Roy Sheppard writes about the importance of networking
Friday 21st September 2012
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Impact study 'could delay Solvency II'

Delaying the introduction of new capital requirements for Europe's insurers in order to complete a new study in the impact of the changes would be 'regrettable but necessary', Insurance Europe said today.
Thursday 20th September 2012
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A winning CV

Lydia Holder advises on how to demonstrate your skillset for that all-important interview
Thursday 20th September 2012
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Government 'must not slow-down state pension reform'

Pension funds have urged the government to push ahead with plans to create a single-tier flat-rate state pension.
Tuesday 18th September 2012
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Most Italian life insurers could be downgraded, says Fitch

The Italian insurance industry’s high exposure to the eurozone debt crisis means most of the country’s life insurers could have their credit rating downgraded over the next 12-24 months, Fitch Ratings said today.
Monday 17th September 2012
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FTSE 250 executive pension costs 'have fallen by a fifth'

The cost of pensions within the average remuneration package of a FTSE 250 executive has fallen by a fifth in the past two years, LCP said today.
Wednesday 12th September 2012
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Infrastructure scheme 'has seven UK pension funds involved'

At least seven UK pension funds will begin to invest in new infrastructure at the start of next year, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander confirmed yesterday.
Tuesday 11th September 2012
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