President Comment

The UK general election is under way and the air is thick with accusations of fake news. And while Brexit is a key topic, social care and pensions are featuring prominently in the campaign, too.

One of Council's top priorities is to ensure your professional body redoubles its efforts to deliver great value to you, our members

The recent stalling of longevity improvements in many countries has made front page news, often calling into question the state of a nations economy and the virtues or lack thereof of its government policies.

A message from John Taylor, the president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

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.

During my time as president, I’ve called on the profession to step out of the shadows and gain the recognition that I believe it deserves.

In early June, Council will be holding one of its quarterly meetings in Africa.

Late last year Council gathered and discussed, at a very high level, the IFoA’s strategy.

As big data and artificial intelligence collide with deep social and environmental trends, the world is looking to skilled professionals, bound by a code of ethics, to safely navigate these turbulent times.

One of the themes of my presidency is to encourage all actuaries to step out of the shadows.