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  • The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has appointed Fiona Dunsire as the new Government Actuary on a 5-year fixed term appointment.

  • The ways in which financial assistance can be allocated to countries in need are discussed in this blog.

  • GAD helped develop new IFRS 17 application guidance. It aims to make the reporting of risk transfer contracts more comparable between different entities.

  • GAD reviewed 2 social security funds in Jersey with the results being presented to the States Members.

  • GAD has helped to estimate the impact of new pension measures on members as the Chancellor announced a wide range of pension reforms earlier this month.

  • GAD has carried out a quality assurance exercise into methodology on a report on the British Steel Pension Scheme.

  • The names of the next personal injury discount rate expert panel have been published. The Government Actuary will be the panel chair.

  • Data - its uses and benefits are central to our work as actuaries. In the Special Feature we look at upcoming data projects and our long-term strategy.

  • This eNews special feature reflects on GAD's recent contribution to the Police and Fire Data conference, as well as our broader focus on data.

  • Martin Clarke, the Government Actuary, has been awarded a major honour in recognition of his public service, in the King's Birthday Honours.

  • GAD has successfully been reaccredited with the industry standard for actuarial work. The Quality Assurance Scheme demonstrates we uphold high-quality standards.

  • GAD reviewed 2 social security funds for the Government of Jersey. We assessed possible levels of future expenditure and rates required to finance these funds.

  • GAD's pensions experts and digital specialists develop a 'retirement calculator' platform to help members of public service pension schemes.

  • GAD provides support to public sector bodies where a compulsory transfer of employment results in a change of pension scheme for staff.

  • People from GAD shared examples of major GAD projects. More than 240 people attended our webinars.

  • GAD has analysed the LGPS gender pension gap. This report provides a first overview of how pensions in the LGPS were impacted by gender as of 31 March 2020.

  • Client feedback shows GAD has been highly rated for providing overall value for money and is described as a strategic partner.

  • A report into a scheme for the movie and TV industries supported by GAD during the pandemic finds it generated thousands of jobs and billions of pounds for the economy.

  • GAD has completed a major review of the Isle of Man National Insurance Fund. The report includes projections up to the year 2082 and projected population changes.

  • Mortality Insights explores the effects of extreme outside temperatures on mortality in the UK. We look at which sectors of society are adversely affected.