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Women’s Month Lunchtime Talk with Dr Marjorie Ngwenya | 28 August

This Women’s Month, join ASSA and the Actuarial Women’s Committee (AWC) for an inspiring virtual lunchtime session with Dr Marjorie Ngwenya! At ASSA, we are dedicated to actively transforming and diversifying the actuarial profession, building an inclusive community where every actuary is empowered to lead, innovate, and thrive. In alignment with these core values, the Women’s Month Lunchtime Talk with Dr Marjorie Ngwenya | 28 August

ASSA Presents: Anthony Asher

South Africans in the formal sector must navigate the risks from an array of financial products and services through their adult lives, but this requires an unattainable level of financial literacy or unaffordable financial advice. A particular problem is that planning for retirement assumes that the equity market is the most suitable avenue for investment. ASSA Presents: Anthony Asher

Enterprise Risk Management Seminar | 27 August

The ASSA Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Seminar will bring together leading risk practitioners for a day of thought-provoking discussions, practical insights, and valuable networking, culminating in a celebratory CERA networking cocktail. This year’s programme features an outstanding line-up of sessions, including:– An economic and geopolitical update– A discussion on ORSA– Practical insights into designing a Enterprise Risk Management Seminar | 27 August

An Introduction to Machine Learning for Actuaries | 25 August

Machine learning is often seen as a mysterious “black box”, but it doesn’t have to be! This session is aimed at actuaries at all stages of their careers, from graduates who are new to the topic to more experienced actuaries who would like a clearer understanding of how machine learning could be used in their An Introduction to Machine Learning for Actuaries | 25 August

Normative Skills Semester 3 Registration Information

Registrations for Semester 3 Normative Skills courses will open shortly. Members intending to register are encouraged to review the information below before the registration period opens to ensure that they meet the applicable admission and Work-Based Learning (WBL) requirements and are familiar with the relevant course and examination information. Normative Skills Semester 3 Registration Dates Normative Skills Semester 3 Registration Information

Clarity Podcast: Listen to Episode 5

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic went viral on social media almost overnight, but are they medical game-changers, or is the hype outpacing the evidence? In the latest episode of the Asset Clarity Podcast, host Lucienne Fild is joined by Desigan Pillay (ASSA Member & Client Manager at Swiss Re) to unpack GLP-1 drugs and Clarity Podcast: Listen to Episode 5

Important Update: Semester 2 2026 F103 and N311.03E (MDAR) Examinations

To assist candidates with planning for the Semester 2 2026 examination session, ASSA would like to advise members of the following examination updates. F103 – Virtual Examination The F103 examination will not be offered as a virtual examination in Semester 2 2026.Our remote invigilation service provider is unable to support the examination at the scheduled Important Update: Semester 2 2026 F103 and N311.03E (MDAR) Examinations

Short-Term Insurance Seminar | 6 August

We are thrilled to announce the Actuarial Society’s Short Term Insurance Seminar, proudly sponsored by Milliman, Dynamo Analytics and InsureAI. This year, we are bringing together the non-life actuarial community to dive deep into the practical, real-world issues currently transforming the short-term insurance landscape. Whether you are a Fellow, Associate, student, or a professional working Short-Term Insurance Seminar | 6 August

IFoA Fees Update

We would like to bring several important updates to the attention of candidates intending to sit examinations outsourced to the IFoA during the September 2026 examination session. 1. IFoA Examination Fee Increase – Applicable for Semester 2, 2026 The IFoA has implemented an increase in examination fees, applicable for the September 2026 examination session. This IFoA Fees Update

Important Update: Changes to FC/FD Progression Requirements and Education Support Initiatives

Evolving ASSA’s Candidate Support FrameworkThe success of our candidates matters to us. ASSA remains committed to supporting candidates throughout the qualification journey while maintaining a rigorous and internationally respected qualification pathway. Following a review of the current examination progression requirements, the ASSA Education Board has approved a change to the existing FC/FD progression rule for Important Update: Changes to FC/FD Progression Requirements and Education Support Initiatives