FRC confirms AS TM1 assumptions unchanged following annual review

6 February 2026

Following a consultation, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has confirmed that no changes will be made to the actuarial assumptions in Actuarial Standard Technical Memorandum 1 (AS TM1). This is an actuarial standard that supports actuarial practitioners in the UK to calculate Statutory Money Purchase Illustrations.

The FRC conducts annual reviews of AS TM1. AS TM1 v5.2, published 6 February, comes into effect from 6 April 2026. It contains minor wording amendments relating to fund volatility calculation dates.

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