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The Actuary February 2013

Issue date: February 2013

Articles in this issue

2

Regulator launches pension scheme data-keeping probe

The Pensions Regulator has announced plans to check whether pension schemes are meeting its data-keeping standards.
Thursday 28th February 2013
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2

Assessing model risk in practice

Alan Forrest of RBS Group explores how the risk that a model is not fit for purpose sits at the core of contemporary risk management
Wednesday 27th February 2013
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2

Insurance industry launches annuity code of conduct

The Association of British Insurers has formally launched a new code of conduct to make it easier for retirees to make the right choices when they use their pension pot to buy an annuity.
Tuesday 26th February 2013
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One third of UK adults 'are not saving for the future'

Almost one-third of the UK adult population are not currently saving for their future, suggesting a 'bleak future' for their ability to cope with future financial shocks, Scottish Widows said today.
Monday 25th February 2013
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Half of pensioners 'missing out on state benefits'

Over 50% of pensioners are missing out on hundreds of pounds a year of state benefits they are entitled to, according to research published by Just Retirement Solutions yesterday.
Thursday 21st February 2013
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2

Key Solvency II vote pushed back until October

A key vote which is needed for the new rules governing Europe’s insurance industry, Solvency II, to be finalised has been delayed again.
Thursday 21st February 2013
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2

Women in the profession

Kathryn Morgan looks at the progress made by women actuaries over the past 90 years and considers whether they should be taking a more active role in the profession today.
Wednesday 20th February 2013
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2

UK faces worst retirement savings shortfall, says HSBC

The average UK retiree will run out of savings just over a third of the way through their retirement, according to a report published by HSBC today.
Wednesday 20th February 2013
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Enhanced annuity sales break £4bn barrier

UK sales of annuities which offer bigger pensions for retirees with serious medical conditions or unhealthy lifestyles exceeded £4bn for the first time last year, Towers Watson revealed yesterday.
Tuesday 19th February 2013
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2

Ten pension funds signed up to infrastructure platform

A total of ten pension funds are now signed up to a government-backed scheme to provide investment capital for major infrastructure projects.
Tuesday 19th February 2013
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