WTW launches ‘Dream Big’ program & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest actuary news round-up…

FCA unveils moves for more accessible financial advice

Proposals to improve people’s access to financial advice and help them to invest with confidence have been unveiled by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Actuaries playing a key role in equity release mortgages

A review of actuarial work in the equity release mortgage market has found that actuaries are using their skill sets beyond the traditional areas of valuation and capital.

WTW launches ‘Dream Big’ program to develop skills for youth in underrepresented communities

WTW, a leading global advisory and broking solutions company has launched ‘Dream Big’, an innovative international program which supports young people from marginalised communities in the United States and the United Kingdom to develop business and life skills.

Aviva completes £350m bulk annuity deal with Coats UK Pension Scheme

Aviva today announces it has completed a £350 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transaction with the trustees of the Coats UK Pension Scheme.

Phil Parkinson appointed Mercer’s UK Investments and Retirement Leader

Mercer has announced the appointment of Philip Parkinson as its new Investments and Retirement Leader in the UK, effective from 1 January 2023, subject to FCA approval. Mr Parkinson joins Mercer’s UK leadership team and will oversee Mercer UK’s Investments and Retirement business strategy across defined benefit (DB) pensions, defined contribution (DC) pensions, and other growing segments such as Financial Institutions and Endowments and Foundations.