Actuaries Institute highlights stark gaps in Australian life expectancies 

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Australians’ life expectancies can vary by more than a decade depending on their income, home ownership, marital status and where they live, revealing a “longevity divide” across the country. A

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Actuaries Institute and UTS Human Technology Institute launch practical guidance for addressing AI risk management gap in financial services

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The rapid adoption of AI in financial services is creating new and amplified risks for the sector, and governance and risk management practices have not kept pace, according to the Actuaries

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Climate adaptation, AI safety and health reform critical for Budget: Actuaries Institute 

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We recognise the Government faces significant fiscal constraints and competing priorities in an uncertain economic environment. Within this context, the Actuaries Institute’s 2026-27 Budget submission highlights five critical areas to

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Super funds and government urged to adopt new financial advice framework

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A new framework published by the Actuaries Institute yesterday could greatly assist millions of Australians to access a broader range of support to improve their financial decision-making and wellbeing. The

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Actuaries back APRA’s capital initiatives to unlock annuity market potential

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The Actuaries Institute welcomes the consultation initiative by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to improve the capital framework for annuity products. The Institute believes many Australian retirees could enjoy higher

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More investment needed to underwrite Australia’s future

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The Actuaries Institute welcomes the Federal Budget’s cost-of-living relief and equity measures but believes more investment is still required to supercharge the AI economy and to address climate change. Please

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Consultation on genetic tests in life insurance regulation: Actuaries advise for fair balance

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The Actuaries Institute strongly supports the Government’s objective to maximise the benefits of genetic testing while ensuring consumers can access affordable life insurance and the life insurance industry is sustainable.

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Australian actuaries recognised for their contributions to climate policy and solutions

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The Actuaries Institute has named Rade Musulin and Sharanjit Paddam as recipients of the 2023 Actuary of the Year Award for their work in developing solutions for climate change and

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Artificial intelligence and anti-discrimination: Major new publication

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The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Actuaries Institute (Institute) said while artificial intelligence (AI) promises faster and smarter decision making, safeguards are needed to prevent potential discrimination. A

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Labor’s first budget is fiscally responsible amid severe domestic and global challenges

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The Federal Government’s revised 2022-23 Budget, delivered tonight by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, contains fiscally responsible measures which are essential at a time when the nation’s growth trajectory confronts severe domestic

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