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Institute and Faculty of Actuaries publishes Longevity Bulletin

Institute and Faculty of Actuaries publishes Longevity Bulletin Submitted by TheSecretariat on Wed, 30/05/2012 - 12:49 The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Longevity Bulletin aims to provide a regular overview of research into longevity trends and a …
Last updated: 30 Nov 2016
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Discount Rates

Discount Rates The Actuarial Profession has published a new framework for use of discount rates in actuarial work.  The Summary by the Discount Rates Steering Committee (DRSC) and their final recommendations and way forward is attached.  The DRSC's final …
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023
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The Irish Commercial Property Market

The Irish Commercial Property Market After a tough couple of years 2013 seemed to mark a change in the fortunes of the Irish commercial property market. In this presentation, Niall Gaffney will discuss the difficult years of 2008 – 2012, the current state …
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023
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Overview of the Australian Economic Story

Overview of the Australian Economic Story After living in Australia for many years, most recently as a bond portfolio manager, Gerard Sheehan returned to Ireland in 2013. In this presentation Gerard will give an overview of the Australian economy, the …
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023
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Beyond the Crises? An Economic and Financial Market Outlook for 2014

Beyond the Crises? An Economic and Financial Market Outlook for 2014 To access podcast please contact the Society:  info@actuaries.ie   Finance & Investment Podcast Presentation CPD Event Tue, 18/02/2014 - 18:00 6pm - tea/coffee/biscuits 6.30pm - meeting …
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023
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Hedging Variable Annuities

Hedging Variable Annuities Using a simple example of a Put Option, this paper explores such matters as the significance of Realised Volatility risk, Underlying Volatility risk and choice of hedged formula on the effectiveness of applying a hedging …
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023
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Are we living in a Big Bond Bubble? Talk 1 in the Bubble Series

Are we living in a Big Bond Bubble? Talk 1 in the Bubble Series More and more pension investments are moving into fixed interest asset class due to desire to de-risk and regulatory pressure to match liabilities. But what value do  bonds offer at current …
Last updated: 13 Mar 2023