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T he Actuaries Institute will convene the 2016 Financial Services Forum in Melbourne on 16-17 May 2016. The theme for the Forum is Reimagine the Future.
Reimagine a world without Google, Facebook, iPhones… The emergence of ‘disruptors’ in recent years across the consumer landscape has changed our operating environment. Consumers and corporations alike are now more savvy and empowered with an increasing amount of information and choices. Businesses must evolve to remain competitive and so must actuaries.
How will disruptors impact the actuarial profession? How do you reimagine your career in this future world? Where are the opportunities?
The program is now being prepared and we are seeking papers or presentations. A limited number of concurrent presentation slots are available. Presentations will be 30-35 minutes in duration and presenters should be prepared for another 15-20 minutes of discussion and question time. Supporting papers are encouraged but not required.
Suggested Topics
1. Challenges of an Ageing Population As the superannuation system matures with more people moving into the drawdown phase and as people in general live longer, there will be increased demand on the industry to assist individuals to manage the various phases of retirement and key risks like longevity.
Governments also face pressures on health, aged care and the Age Pension expenditure as the population ages rapidly. What existing policy settings could be changed, or new policies implemented, to better insulate Australia from the future economic impacts of an ageing population?
2. Financial Sustainability The insurance industry has faced several ‘disruptors’ in the recent years such as rising mental health claims, superannuation awareness, natural disasters, genetic testing and increasing popularity of community sharing services. How can actuaries promote financial sustainability in the current environment and still ensure insurance is affordable to customers?
3. Societal ChallengesA growing number of societal challenges such as obesity, intragenerational and intergenerational equity, climate change and pandemics are facing current and future generations of Australians. Can the financial services industry play a role in bringing about change? And how do these challenges affect the way companies do business?
4. Technology OpportunitiesWith constantly evolving technology, vast amounts of data and emerging risks, actuaries cannot afford to be complacent. What opportunities can be developed from data analytics, disruptors and robo-distribution models? What risks do we need to consider e.g. cyber, privacy, data management and governance?
5. Professional Development and Leadership Demographics, technology, economic and geopolitical upheaval is shifting the foundations of the financial services industry. Traditional roles of actuaries have evolved and are being challenged as these forces take hold.
How is the profession embracing these challenges through professional development and leading in key areas of public policy and innovation within the financial services industry?
Call for Papers and Presentations SubmissionsIf you are interested in submitting a paper and/or presentation for the 2016 Financial Services Forum on one of these topics, or a different topic, please email your synopsis and submission form to: [email protected].
If you have any questions about the Forum, please contact:
Thuy Truong [email protected] T 02 9248 5121
Cindy Vuong [email protected] T 02 9322 5318
Leonie Semmens [email protected] T 0416 844 788
For full details visit: www.actuaries.asn.au/FSF2016
Submission DeadlinesIf you have any questions please contact the committee member indicated on each topic.
Friday 23 October 2015Lodgement with the Institute of Synopsis and Submission Form
Friday 11 December 2015Submission outcome to authors
Friday 18 March 2016Draft paper to Peer Reviewer
Friday 15 April 2016Completed Paper to reach Institute
Friday 29 April 2016Completed PPT Presentation to reach Institute
Monday 16 – Tuesday 17 May 20162016 Financial Services Forum – Melbourne
Financial Services ForumReimagine The Future
16-17 May 2016 Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Melbourne