What is being changed?
On 25 September 2025 three changes were made to the Actuaries’ Code.
In brief, the changes to the Code were as follows:
- An amendment to the existing Amplification1.1 of Principle 1 (Integrity) to ensure greater clarity around the current requirement. The amended wording is: “Members must show respect for everyone
others in the way they conduct themselves”.&˛Ô˛ú˛ő±č; - An additional Amplification has been added to Principle 1 (Integrity). The new Amplification 1.2 states “Members must not subject others to bullying, victimisation or harassment,”. The existing Amplification 1.2 will be renumbered to 1.3.
- An additional Amplification has been added to Principle 5 (Speaking Up). The new Amplification 5.2 states “Members should speak up if they believe that others are being treated unfairly or excluded unreasonably”. The existing Amplifications 5.2 to 5.4 have been renumbered.
When did these changes come into effect?
The changes came into effect on 25 September 2025.
Will these changes apply to all Members?
The Actuaries’ Code applies to all IFoA Members regardless of where geographically they are based or working. 
As with all provisions of the Actuaries’ Code, the provisions introduced on 25 September 2025 apply to all Members’ conduct in relation to an actuarial role, and to other conduct where it could reasonably be considered to reflect upon the profession.
More information on the scope of the requirements of the Actuaries’ Code can be found in the Actuaries’ Code Guidance (linked below).
Members are encouraged to read through the Code so that they are familiar with the most recent version. 
To accompany the version of the Code introduced on 25 September 2025 material was added to the Actuaries’ Code Guidance to assist members in understanding how to apply the Code in practice. 
Will the IFoA provide any other materials or help with understanding the changes introduced on 25 September 2025?
If Members have specific queries about applying the Code, or have particular situations they would like some help with, support is available through the IFoA’s Professional and Regulatory Support Helpdesk, which provides access to the IFoA team as well as a panel of experienced actuaries.
that explains the changes introduced in September 2025 and how those are expected to apply in practice.
Members should also look out for new Professional Skills Training content, which will help with understanding the application of the new requirements.
Why has the IFoA made these changes to the Code?
The reasons for introducing the changes are explained on the IFoA website. This follows an extensive period of engagement and consultation.
The IFoA’s reports of the consultations and feedback can also be found on the IFoA website.