Opinion

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.

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.

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

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.

Environmental concerns are growing across many parts of the globe. What started as a technical debate about climate change has permeated throughout society, making it into people’s daily discussions.