The March 2026 Edition of the Actuarial Post Magazine


We arrive in March, somehow, where January lasts roughly 4 years and February less than a week. On the Investment front we have seen record highs on the FTSE and Tariffs going from one extreme to another with tech and AI at the forefront of huge financial gains and job losses through said AI. Our cover story is an interview with the PPF’s Chief Actuary, Shalin Bhagwan who says History may not repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes as he examines Defined Benefit pensions, risk sharing and the role of the PPF.

Hidden threats, real impacts: gray-zone aggression

Amid a surge in gray-zone aggression acts, WRN partner Elisabeth Braw shares key insights and three scenarios to help risk leaders take action in 2026. Gray-zone aggression has surged in recent years, revealing a critical trend: states engaging in this form of coercion are constantly innovating – making defence a moving target. Unlike traditional military aggression, gray-zone tactics exploit economic, technological, and reputational vulnerabilities. This means resilience cannot rest solely with governments; the private sector is increasingly in the crosshairs.

An employers guide to the pension salary sacrifice cap

Now the decision to cap the benefit of salary sacrifice on pensions at £2,000 a year has been confirmed; UK employers will need to plan for upcoming changes. So, what can be done to preserve the benefit that currently saves many employers tens of thousands of pounds a year? Here’s some key considerations. First of all, there’s no need to rush or panic. The changes aren’t due until 2029 and with a general election in August 2029 at the latest, it might not even come into effect at all.

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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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