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IFoA research finds pension system not fit for 21st century

The UK pension system fails to reflect modern working patterns, leading to gaps in people’s retirement income, according to research from the IFoA.

Walter Voigts-von Forster to lead Munich Re Africa Branch

Munich Re announced the appointment of Walter Voigts-von Forster as Chief Executive Officer, Munich Re Africa Branch.

Just Group completes £250m full scheme buy-in for the Ultra Electronics Pension Scheme

Retirement specialist Just Group has completed a £250m full scheme buy-in with the Ultra Electronics Pension Scheme.

Funds should engage now with Pools on the basics, urges Hymans Robertson

LGPS funds should engage with their Pools now, ahead of changes from the Pensions Schemes Bill (Bill) passing into law, to set fair goals and expectations on the basic elements of their pending partnership, says Hymans Robertson.

HKU SAAS Launches New Actuarial Modelling Course Integrating Industry Practice and Technological Training

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAAS) at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) has launched, in collaboration with AIA Group and FIS®, an innovative actuarial science course set to commence in September 2025. The programme is designed to equip students with practical skills essential for success in the rapidly evolving insurance industry.