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Society of Actuaries Names 2025-2026 Recipients of James C. Hickman Scholars Award

Chicago, IL, Sept. 15, 2025 The Society of Actuaries (SOA) announced the ten actuarial candidates named as SOA James C. Hickman Scholars The Hickman Scholars Program provides stipends to doctoral candidates working on actuarial research and education. The SOA Board of Directors named the program in memory of James C. Hickman, FSA, former dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, who helped support actuarial research and teaching as a member of the SOA. Topics: Risk ManagementLocation: Schaumburg.

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Fintech firms back new antifraud law

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ major fintech firms have expressed support for the government’s first use of the newly enacted Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (Afasa). The law is now being tested in a high-profile corruption case tied to flood control projects. “This is a decisive step toward safeguarding the integrity of our financial system,” said

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Bragging rights up as Samal makes 5150 debut

A stellar Open division field will be shooting for the title and the distinction of being the first to conquer a beautiful yet brutal course when Samal Island debuts as a 5150 destination this Sunday in Davao del Norte. With the Davao Gulf as backdrop, 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-km bike and 10-km run event known as