The age of longevity

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As longevity expectations continue to rise, Laura Blows explores the options available to counter this and the move towards standardisation of the longevity hedge market

"Due to current longevity trends, this may not be a bag for life", was the slogan on an exhibitor's bags at the recent PP show. Amusing puns aside, with an estimated £1trn worth of longevity risk i...

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