The cyber threat facing professional services

Professional services firms hold something cyber criminals want more than almost anything else: trusted access to other people's money, data and secrets. From solicitors transferring six-figure completion funds to engineers safeguarding decades of design IP, the sector's entire business model depends on being trusted with information that has real value the moment it falls into the wrong hands. That is exactly why it has become the UK's most heavily-targeted sector.

Investing in pension schemes can pay dividends for employers

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a group of employers about workplace pensions and the value they can deliver, both for employees and for businesses. What struck me was the range of reasons employers choose to invest in pension provision. Some see it as an important tool for attracting and retaining talented people. Others want to help employees achieve the retirement they aspire to. Some are focused on ensuring employees can afford to retire when they choose, creating opportunities for career progression and workforce planning.

Customer fairness is not a nice to have its your duty

While insurers understand their obligation to treat customers fairly, the harder question is how they demonstrate that they are doing so – particularly when it comes to pricing. Fairness isn't just about having the right policies and processes in place; insurers need the data, analytics and governance to evidence that customers are receiving good outcomes. Any financial services institution has to ensure it’s taking customers’ needs into consideration in accordance with the FCA’s Consumer Duty.

The Future of Trusteeship: In Good Hands?

 

Lifestyle Actuary

Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada), one of the largest providers of professional trustee services to pensions schemes in the UK, has today announced the appointment of Sarah Brough as a professional trustee.

Lights Camera Actuary

For the next few months Zoe Bolton will be talking to the senior actuaries in these firms, getting a brief insight into their career paths and visions for the future. This month Zoe interviews Shil Patel the UK Managing Director at Dynamo Analytics

Travelling Actuary

This month's Travelling Actuary takes us to the iconic Boston to experience New England at it’s very best.

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