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The CMI Self-Administered Pension Scheme Committee has released Working Paper 190, “Mortality experience of pensioners for the period 2015-2022”. The working paper presents an analysis of the mortality experience of data covering the period 2015 to 2022. It is the latest in a series of such papers that are updated annually. This is the first paper to be prepared following the publication of the “S4” Series of mortality tables. The working paper is available here:  https://lnkd.in/efu6bM3E And you can find a summary of the paper in our blog, here: https://lnkd.in/eSvExhyt

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The latest PPF 7800 showed funding of defined benefit schemes improved during April, with surpluses increasing for another month running and rising to £458.3bn. Get the thoughts of Broadstone's Senior Actuarial Director Jaime Norman on the impact of continued uncertainty in investment markets over Bank of England rate cuts as well as the recent tightening in corporate bond spreads. Find out more on the data and Jaime's musings in the Professional Pensions article below. https://lnkd.in/gPb_czv4

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Discover the latest: CMI publishes update to mortality projections model, indicating slightly lower life expectancies, and highlighting continued post-pandemic uncertainty for the path of mortality. https://ow.ly/kAzw50RjNI9 #pensions #pension #retirement

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Roz Briggs and Ian Robertson chat about insights gleaned from the opening session of today's SAI Annual Convention on Navigating the future: Opportunities and Risks in the Evolving Actuarial profession. Have a listen below!

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We were delighted to welcome clients yesterday to our demographic risk focused event, Thrive 2024. During the session, our presenters shared valuable insights on a range of topics of interest to life insurers, including: 👉 Post-COVID assumption setting and factors affecting mortality and morbidity 👉 Evolving CMI model calibrations 👉 Challenges in longevity risk modelling 👉 Basis risk in proportion married assumptions for bulk annuities To find out more about how we can help you successfully navigate mortality and demographic risks, contact us at [email protected] #Insurance #DemographicRisk #MortalityRisk

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🎉 Exciting News: Launching Our YouTube Channel! 🎉 After months of preparation and planning, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants YouTube channel! 🎥📊 We’re creating a space to simplify complex actuarial concepts, discuss trends in financial services, share insights on employee benefits, pensions, and valuations, and much more! 🌍💼 Our aim is to deliver value through informative, insightful, and practical content—perfect for business leaders, HR professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the actuarial side of things. 🔔 What to Expect: Actuarial insights for businesses 🧮 Employee benefits explained 🏆 Case studies from our practice 📝 Industry trends and best practices 🌟 We’d love for you to join us on this journey. Subscribe to our channel, watch our videos, and let us know your thoughts! 🚀 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUSHHtAu Stay tuned for more updates! Neelesh Tripathi, FIAI Hemanshu Jain #actuarialscience #employeeBenefits #financialservices #WhitepaperActuaries #actuary #businessgrowth #pensions #YouTubeLaunch #actuarialinsights

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The Surrey Pension Fund Board meets on 15 November for an overview of quarter 2 performance, as well as for updates to change management, risk register, and actuarial update 2025 valuation planning.   For the full agenda and further details, please see below 👇   #ProvidingOurCustomersWithABetterTomorrow #LGPS

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In the world of benefits, where numbers must align, IAS 19 guides us, line by line. We bring actuarial insight, clear and precise, Ensuring compliance without a high price. From End of Service Benefits to pensions, every promise in view, We forecast the liability costs and show what’s due. With Whitepaper Actuaries and Consultants by your side, Navigate IAS 19 accounting compliance with a steady guide. Trust in our work, let worries be few, For every obligation, we’ll see it through. Hemanshu Jain Neelesh Tripathi, FIAI #ActuarialValuations #IAS19 #EmployeeBenefits #GratuityValuation #EndOfServiceBenefits #FinancialReporting #vision2030 #saudiarabia #menaregion #saudivision2030 #mena

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Analysis of the implications of longevity and social change for State pension age changes could have a major impact on retirement planning #Statepension #SPA #ILCreport https://bit.ly/3QPXyN1

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While Objectives and Key Results have become popular and can be effective, merely implementing them is not enough. Jeremy Yancey informs readers in, 'OKRs Need a Champion to Get Results'. #insurance https://lnkd.in/edbAyDyQ

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Two-thirds (67%) of financial services leaders are more optimistic about the sector’s growth under the new Labour government, according to KPMG’s latest UK Financial Services Sentiment Survey.

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Following on from our attendance at the Conference of Consulting Actuaries - CCA Annual meeting, we share some fascinating insights from our team. 💡 Danielle Wilson and Matthew Leathem dive into two critical sessions that caught our attention and Mike Selby comments on his thoughts for Mantle’s future in the US.     🔄 "Shape of Things to Come.": A stark reality check on global demographics.     📊 "Small Plan Administration and Corrections.": Navigating the unique challenges of US retirement plans, from IRS correction programmes to in-house administration risks.      Want to learn more about how these global shifts affect retirement planning? Read our full insights via the link below 👇     🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePv6njTT    #CCA2024AM #RetirementPlanning #GlobalDemographics #PensionIndustry #MantleInsights 

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Retaining actuaries is a well-recognised and widespread issue across the insurance industry. This latest article by Andries Beukes explores the challenges and offers practical solutions to help you keep your actuarial talent engaged and committed. https://lnkd.in/eThaaNUz #Actuaries #TalentRetention #InsuranceIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement Maksud Patel | Chris Lennon | Christo Muller

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To celebrate #AANHPI Month, #TheActuary released a new article focusing on the positive impact Asian actuaries make to the actuarial profession, the ever-growing representation of them in the workplace, the difficulties of the bamboo ceiling and more. Read the article at https://bit.ly/3wuKEwK.

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