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Actuaries Institute names Chris Dolman Actuary of the Year 2022

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The Actuaries Institute has named Chris Dolman 2022 Actuary of the Year. Chris is considered by his peers as the leading actuary in data ethics, sharing his knowledge widely through

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16 Sep 2022

Actuaries develop a framework for maximising retirement income

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Superannuation funds will soon get more ‘hands on’ with helping members convert their super into retirement income once the new Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) takes effect, according to a paper

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28 Apr 2022

Australian Government’s 2022-23 Budget delivers for many but reform still needed over long-term

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The Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget, delivered tonight by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, outlines measures to guide Australia’s economy to continued prosperity but longer term public policy changes will eventually need to

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31 Mar 2022

Ian Laughlin awarded Actuaries Institute’s highest honour for lifetime’s work

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Ian Laughlin, a former deputy chair of APRA, with a distinguished corporate career as a managing director and board member, has been awarded the Australian Actuaries Institute’s highest honour, a

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08 Dec 2021

Actuaries develop checklist for appointment of financial services Directors to ensure Boards do better

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Two actuaries have developed a skill and capability checklist to help Australian bank and insurance companies appoint Directors with the right qualifications to prevent misconduct uncovered by the Hayne Royal

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19 Oct 2021

Australia overdue for retirement income overhaul: review family home, bequests and gig workers’ rights

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Retirement income for Australians, which rests on the three pillars of compulsory superannuation, a publicly-funded Age Pension, and voluntary savings, must undergo significant reform to be simpler, more efficient, and

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24 Aug 2021

Further work needed on draft Your Future, Your Super regulations

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The Actuaries Institute has welcomed the federal Government’s draft Your Future, Your Super reforms, but warns there are fundamental problems with some of the key proposed regulations, including the test

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31 May 2021

Actuaries Institute report says ‘real momentum for change’ in disability insurance sector

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The Actuaries Institute’s Disability Insurance Taskforce yesterday said there is “real momentum for change” in a sector that continues to face significant financial stress and is subject to close monitoring

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25 May 2021

Australian Actuaries Intergenerational Equity Index shows 2020 ‘a year like no other’: COVID impact felt unevenly across generations

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The equity gap between Australia’s generations closed slightly after ‘a year like no other: 2020’. The authors of the Australian Actuaries Intergenerational Equity Index (AAIEI) believe gains for young people

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17 May 2021

Federal Government’s Budget delivers changes to super but more needed

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The Federal Government’s 2021-22 Budget, delivered tonight by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, has outlined a raft of policy measures to guide Australia’s economic recovery after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Actuaries Institute

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13 May 2021

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CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
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Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]