Celebrating the Father of The Life Table
Understanding life expectancy is critical when helping people plan for retirement. This is not a new concept and in fact…
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Redesigning Retirement: A Conversation with Dr Anthony Asher
The Actuaries Institute recently published a paper authored by Dr Anthony Asher titled: Developing the Retirement Income Framework. I sat…
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Financial Planner Life Expectancy Tools Putting Retirees At Risk
Retirement calculators should include a lifespan assessment that is fit for purpose! Helping someone plan for retirement involves assessing different…
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Standard Deviation Around Life Expectancy is 8 Years – What This Means For Retirees
Life expectancy is a statistical calculation which estimates the average number of years individuals in a certain group will live.…
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Behavioural Finance and the Design & Distribution of Retirement Income Products
Superannuation funds will need to comply with the new product design and distribution obligations (DDO) that are due to come…
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Super Funds Must Offer Longevity Risk Protection
We’ve said it before – the challenges Australian retirees face as they increasingly outlive their life expectations are leading to…
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