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In search of better investment products for confused customers Over 80% of the funds available to Irish policyholders, including virtually all Managed Funds, are now categorised as high or very high risk. John Lyons reflects on the difficulties in …

Diversified Growth Funds Diversified Growth Funds – most pension funds in Ireland have relied heavily on equities for their allocation to “growth” or “risk” assets.  Over reliance on the equity risk premium has cost many funds both in terms of poor return …

Communicating Investment Risk- a report from the SAI Working Party As the range of products and fund types increases at an exponential rate, consumers have struggled to keep up with the risks associated with the products being offered.  The financial …

Quantitative Easing - What is it, and What are the Implications for Actuaries Colm will discuss the economics of Quantitative Easing, along with how Quantitative Easing may impact Pension Funds and Insurance Companies. This will be followed by a …

Virtual Event: Finance and Investment Forum This event was recorded and can be watched on Actuview Click here Alternatively, the event can be watched on YouTube Click here This webinar will be held over zoom.  Click here  to read the User Guide for Zoom …

Eurozone & Global Sovereign Bonds—Past, Present, & Possible Futures The current debt crisis has seen downgrades of several previously AAA-rated sovereigns, speculation about defaults and restructurings, and significant increases in the yields of Irish and …

Webinar: Finance and Investment Committee Annual Forum – Insights into Artificial Intelligence, Biodiversity, and Fiscal Sustainability The recording of this webinar can be viewed via actuview, here . Please note: this recording is only available until …

Webinar: Auto-Enrolment: Actuarial Learning Three Years On This webinar is available to watch on: actuview YouTube   In January 2021, the Society discussed a paper “ A New Approach to Auto-Enrolment. Higher pensions for half the cost ” by Colm Fagan. The …

Webinar: Property Market Update and Outlook This webinar is available to watch on: actuview Mike Barnes and Natasha Browne Ring from Savills Research will provide an update and outlook on Irish and European commercial property markets, discussing some of …