GAD supports power station development & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Thailand:Regulator sets up committee to vet the performance of actuaries

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has established a committee to screen actuaries in Thailand and decide on their licences.

First Actuarial picks up Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

First Actuarial has gained new credentials to help verify its cybersecurity capabilities. The Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation addresses pension scheme trustees’ concerns about digital threats.

GAD supports power station development

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) is working with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on the development of Sizewell C.

New research shows growing parental support for school leaver apprenticeships over university

As we approach A level results day, new research* from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that there is a growing recognition of the benefits that school leaver apprenticeships can offer young people, with parents more likely to encourage their child to apply for an apprenticeship than to university after leaving school.

Heriot-Watt and FWD Takaful partnership to empower talent in Actuarial Science and Data Science

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and FWD Takaful Bhd signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the university’s Malaysian campus, valued at US$220,000 (RM1 million), including a scholarship, for its students in Actuarial Science and Statistical Data Science for the Takaful industry and beyond.