I expanded my IAS 19 analysis to 12 FTSE companies and derived a metric from public OCI data that reveals how well each scheme's assets track its liabilities: the hedge ratio. Five companies show ratios above 100%, consistent with leveraged LDI. Investment strategies have shifted dramatically since the 2022 gilt crisis — and the disclosure gap around leverage is a problem.

A curated reference of over 107 freely accessible datasets relevant to actuarial work — covering UK sources from the ONS, Bank of England, and Environment Agency, plus international data from the US, Canada, Australia, the EU, and global bodies like the WHO, World Bank, and UN. Organised by practice area with a quick-reference table by actuarial specialty