Insights: BWD News

A recruitment-led outlook on the 2026 pensions actuarial market, covering de-risking, dashboards and LGPS megafunds — and what they mean for hiring, pay and career moves.

Former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer Lena Sisco joins BWD’s James Walker to explore the power of elicitation — revealing how better conversations build trust, uncover intent, and lead to stronger professional outcomes.

First time working with a recruiter? Yasmin Andrews shares practical advice on how to optimise your LinkedIn profile, build strong recruiter relationships, and make your job search faster, easier, and more successful.

BWD’s team completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support, conquering 24 miles in wet, foggy conditions to raise vital funds for people affected by cancer.

AI is transforming banking and compliance — but it’s creating a new record-keeping dilemma. Jordan Forbes explores how financial institutions can balance innovation with regulatory accountability.

Traditional business plans don’t work. Discover how focusing on 12-week projects can boost productivity, sharpen focus, and deliver real results, with free templates and a step-by-step guide.

I'm convinced it is a shared national experience to feel dread when we see the tax deductions on our payslip each month.

Back by Popular Demand! Yasmin is rerunning her Pensions Actuarial CV & Interview webinar, with new market insights.

Join our BWD panel live as we unpack the most revealing insights from BWD’s 2024/25 Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census.

Thank you to everyone who joined me for last week’s Actuarial CV & Interview Masterclass – it was great to see so many actuaries at different stages of their careers engaging with the session. If you missed it (or want to revisit the advice), you can

In today's competitive job market, counter-offers have become increasingly common, and can be tempting, but are they the right choice?

Financial professionals across the UK are enjoying rising incomes, with advisers and investment managers seeing average earnings well above national levels. This is according to the latest BWD Census 2025, which was released