This volume continues the tradition of bridging deep quantitative rigour with the unique socio-economic challenges of our region.

Key highlights from this issue include:

Retirement Sustainability: New research on multivariate stochastic approaches to SA living annuity portfolios.

Climate Risk: The development of a dedicated Actuarial Climate Index for South Africa.

Education & Talent: An analysis of student performance at Stellenbosch University and a vital guest editorial from ASSA President Costa Economou on the mathematical foundations of our profession.

As our industry navigates technological shifts and climate uncertainty, these peer-reviewed insights provide the evidence-based framework we need to build a more resilient economy.