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Big Data in Practice: How 45 successful companies used big data analytics to deliver extraordinary results

When offered the opportunity to review a book from a few available options for The Actuary magazine, I settled upon this, and it has proved to be an interesting and informative read, covering the topical and fast-moving area of big data analytics.
Tuesday 29th November 2016
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Crisis for central bankers?

Richard Silveira says that it is now reasonable and necessary to question the tenets of central banks’ mandates
Friday 25th November 2016
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Venturing forward

Derek Cribb explains how partnering with the US Society of Actuaries has enabled promotion of the CAA qualification globally
Thursday 24th November 2016
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It's your profession

Colin Wilson on the review of the composition of Council and how it presents an opportunity to have a say in how it serves your profession
Thursday 24th November 2016
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A defining year

Richard Purcell looks back at the events of 2016 and some of the developments and innovations bringing the industry forward
Thursday 24th November 2016
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