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Mark Da Silva FIA

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Mark is Scheme Actuary to a range of UK defined benefit (DB) (including hybrid) pension schemes. 

His experience includes advising on all aspects of pension scheme funding including: pension scheme mergers and wind-ups; buy-out/buy-in work; de-risking strategies; PPF levy mitigation; special purpose vehicles; pension increase exchange and other liability management projects.

Over the last 25 years, throughout a constantly shifting pension landscape and challenging economic/demographic conditions, Mark has focused on providing clients with first-class and timely advice, tailored to each client’s particular needs and circumstances. 

Mark’s extensive experience, clear advice and proactive approach have helped him to become a trusted consultant to a wide range of UK and multi-national businesses, including many household names across a range of sectors, covering clients with pension scheme assets of up to £500 million.

Mark is a regular speaker at pensions conferences and seminars.

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Career

Mark Da Silva graduated from Oxford University in 1985 with a first in mathematics and started pensions work in 1986 after completing a one year Diploma in Music & Jazz Studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Mark joined Barnett Waddingham in 1990, qualifying as a fellow of the Institute of Actuaries in 1991 and became a partner in 1994. 

Memberships

  • Former committee member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Education and CPD Committee

Interests

Mark is a keen trombonist and played with the Mike Garrick Jazz Orchestra for many years and in the former West End Musical Five Guys Named Moe.