As a new sessional year begins for the IFoA, it is a pleasure to welcome Tan Suee Chieh as president and to continue with the strategy agreed by Council.
ach June (or thereabouts) there comes a turning point for the IFoA: we hold our Annual General Meeting, announce our newest Council members and see the changeover of our presidents, with the newly installed president making their first official address.
Many of you will have seen the announcement that, after nearly a decade, I am stepping down from my role as CEO of the IFoA later this year a decision made with mixed emotions.
Last month, the revised Actuaries Code came into force, serving as an important reminder of the high ethical standards the public have come to expect from members of the IFoA
The environment that actuaries work in continues to change rapidly, and the IFoA relies on the expertise of our Council members to help guide us through the many challenges these changes bring.
In October and November, a number of young women gathered in London and Edinburgh for the IFoAs first Count Us In events educational forums centred on helping girls better understand career opportunities in STEM, and especially the actuarial field.
In the week before Christmas, the final report of the Independent Review of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), led by former senior civil servant Sir John Kingman, was published.
We last conducted a full survey of our members in 2011, and we want you again to tell us how we can support you in your careers both now and in the future, given the changes we have seen during the intervening period.
