Events
2019 Actuarial Hackathon
Back for its second year, the Actuarial Hackathon calls for actuaries who have passion for making a social impact!
Featured
Report
Actuaries report from the 2019 Budget
There were limited changes in superannuation and other practice areas in the 2019 Federal Budget, except for the impact of the Royal Commission. This article sums up the issues likely to be of most interest to actuaries.
Columns
Risk margins with false correlation matrices
Many of the general insurance risk margins constructed in practice are based on flawed correlation matrices. Here, Greg Taylor examines two industry approaches to the construction of large correlation matrices for risk margin purposes.
Normal Deviance
Some musings on actuarial research
Hugh Miller takes a brief detour to consider the state of actuarial research in Australia.
Columns
The financial regulatory climate is heating up
Which industries consider climate-related financial risk to be material? With APRA coming knocking, it's time to get real on climate risk management and disclosure.
I am an Actuary
I am an Actuary – February 2019
Actuaries continue to work in various different fields, delivering valuable insights for businesses and society. Here are the short stories of seven young actuaries who are inspired by their roles and community.
Inside Asia
Under the Spotlight – Asia Series – Frankie Chan
"Life is too short to be average" says Frankie Chan, Programme Development & Analytics Lead at Asia Miles Limited, Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong). Read about his exciting career and his vision for Asia.
Videos & Podcasts
Education Update
The new Education Program explained
The Actuaries Institute is now in the implementation phase of changes to it's Education Program. Education Strategy Project Manager Jenny Lyon outlines the reasons for the changes and progress to date, and reminds Members to be in touch with feedback and questions.
Video
2018 – 2019 Practice Update Videos
The Actuaries Institute has released the 2018 - 2019 collection of Practice Update videos! See what each committee has been up to and also earn CPD points.
Columns
Moral certainty and the Financial Services Royal Commission
A Panel Discussion, opened by former HIH Royal Commissioner the Hon Neville Owen, on the current Financial Services Royal Commission, shared some personal, philosophical and sobering wisdom on the workings and outcomes of Royal Commissions.
Contributor Spotlight
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Upcoming Events
9 APRIL 2019
SNAG MORNING COFFEE SYDNEY
Monthly actuarial meetup, hosted by the Social Networking Actuaries Group
1 MAY 2019
YOUNG ACTUARIES CONFERENCE
How do young actuaries – the NEXT GENeration leaders – shape a new future?
3-4 JUNE 2019
ACTUARIES SUMMIT
The Institute’s Flagship event to be held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney
11 - 12 Nov 2019
INJURY AND DISABILITY SCHEMES SEMINAR
Major event that focuses on injury and disability schemes throughout Australasia.
