The problems with forecasting longevity
Trends in longevity and mortality have proven difficult to forecast historically, but are vital to funding schemes and ensuring adequate retirement pots. James Phillips explores the key influences
Understanding the impact of longevity trends is absolutely critical to ensuring retirements around the world are funded to an adequate level. For savers, guessing how long they might live is not enough,...
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