We are committed to carrying out our regulatory role in a way that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). As part of that commitment, the Regulatory Board is currently consulting on how it should more clearly incorporate DEI into the regulatory framework. This is part of our work to ensure that the standards we set support a more equitable profession, as set out in the IFoA鈥檚 DEI strategy.
New year, new challenge? This could be the course for you.
Since April 2015 individuals have had greater flexibility in how they can access their pension benefits, for example they are no longer required to take an annuity and can now access their benefits as cash or transfer them to a drawdown arrangement. This change offers individuals much more choice and flexibility. A good thing 鈥� but are people aware of how to use these new freedoms and confident in doing so?
How many people have the knowledge and time to manage the financial risks they face in life? To what extent does it matter? The David Hume Institute partnered with the 天美MV (IFoA) and the IFoA Scottish Board to explore these questions.
With increasing urbanisation as well as the urgent need to address and adapt to climate change, the need for sustainable infrastructure is undeniable. It is estimated that the world will need $90 trillion to finance the development of sustainable infrastructure by 2030. This is far beyond the capacity of government and development finance institutions alone and requires considerable mobilisation of private capital. But private capital does not have the same investment horizon or risk appetite.