The Actuaries’ Code is the ethical Code of Conduct to which all IFoA members must adhere. Following consultation a revised version of the Code will come into force from 25 September 2025.
Following consultation on proposed changes to the Code, and its associated guidance, to support ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, a revised version of the Code will come into effect from 25 September 2025.
This webpage, and the pages linked below will be updated when the revised Code and guidance come into force on 25 September 2025.
You can download and read the current full Code (PDF, 700 KB)
The Actuaries’ Code applies to all members of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
The IFoA has developed non-mandatory guidance to support the principles and amplifications in the Actuaries' Code. It has advice for members to help them better understand the nature of their obligations under the Code and applying it in practice.
The Professional Skills Training webinars and videos touch on various aspects of the Code and are available to .
The Code applies at all times to all Members’ conduct in relation to an actuarial role.
The Code also applies to all Members’ other conduct if that conduct could reasonably be considered to reflect upon the profession.
If you have any questions about your obligations under the Actuaries’ Code you may wish to submit your query to the Professional and Regulatory Support Helpdesk.
Failure by a Member to comply with the ethical requirements set out in the Code may lead to disciplinary proceedings under the  IFoA’s Disciplinary Scheme.
If you have any questions about the Code, you can contact the IFoA Regulatory Policy Team.
If you have any enquiries about the Actuaries' Code please email