Opinion

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

Tacitus, senator and historian of the Roman Empire, announced: “Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.”

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.

Actuaries devote a substantial part of their professional careers to understanding risks so that they can make better-informed decisions.

"You have to know accounting. It's the language of practical business life. It was a very useful thing to deliver to civilisation."

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.

“Nationalism is a tool increasingly used by leaders to bolster their authority, especially amid difficult economic and political conditions”, according to Richard M Haas, president of the Council of Foreign Relations.

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.