Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Most annuity holders would resist the urge to cash in their policies on a secondary market despite concerns people had got a bad deal from insurers, according to research.

Colin Wilson has been named president-elect of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA).

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has warned actuaries of the challenge of meeting demand for defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfers.

Actuaries are living the dream according to a survey of 200 professions in the US which found they had the most rewarding jobs in the country.

The IFoA responds to criticism that scheme actuaries are hamstrung by fear of conflicts

PP looks at the main pensions measures announced in the Budget

DB members get far more pension for their tax than DC members

Pension members are at risk of receiving "unscrupulous" advice on defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfers in light of incoming reforms, warn actuaries.

Punter Southall has boosted its senior team with the promotion of four senior consultants to principal.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is set to launch a consultation on fresh guidance for defined benefit (DB) trustees handling transfer requests.