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IFoA: News in brief

Open-access content Wednesday 4th September 2013 — updated 9.20pm, Thursday 2nd April 2020

IFoA autumn lecture: presentation by Robert Black

We are delighted to welcome Robert Black, former auditor general in Scotland, as this year's guest speaker. Black will share his thoughts on the challenges for public services and the strengths of policies adopted in both England and Scotland.

We are also pleased to be able to present John Hibbert with his honorary fellowship. Coming to GIRO? Why not come along a day early and attend the autumn lecture too?

For details and to book, visit bit.ly/1d6emW3


Governance structure - committees' name change

As part of a second-phase governance review, the Council of the IFoA has approved changes to the names of many of the main committees that report to the council and the management board. Details of the names and reporting lines can be found at bit.ly/1cAQgVG


New online content to enhance professional skills

You can now access case-study-based video clips and online learning materials developed to meet the new professional skills training requirements for experienced members. The case studies deal with ethical dilemmas that can arise at work or in your personal life. We would welcome feedback on this new approach to professional skills training. 

Email your comments to [email protected] 

Access the content at bit.ly/19huVvO


Practising Certifi cates Scheme

Members are reminded that changes to the Practising Certificates Scheme come into effect from 1 September 2013.

View changes at bit.ly/16jpspu


Practising Certifi cates Scheme

Members are reminded that changes to the Practising Certificates Scheme come into effect from 1 September 2013.

View changes at bit.ly/16jpspu


New Council members

Benny Higgins, Kathryn Morgan, Fiona Morrison, Carole Ryden, Edwin Sheaf, Nick Silver and Colin Wilson were recently elected to Council. Wendy Hawes was also elected but sadly passed away in July. Council has co-opted Andrew Rear. Election details are on the website (bit.ly/12giLko) as are biographical details of Council members (bit.ly/RXoDs6)


2013 presidential team

With effect from the AGM at the end of June 2013, David Hare started his 12 months as president, with Nick Salter as the new president-elect and Philip Scott becoming immediate past-president.

This article appeared in our September 2013 issue of The Actuary.
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