Are pension schemes focused on the wrong age?

James Phillips
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Everyone thinks they know their age, but the number of times we cirlce the sun may not be the most accurate measure. James Phillips looks at emerging science and the impact on retirement policy.

When forecasting longevity, defined benefit (DB) schemes use life expectancy projections from various authoritative and scientific models. But doing so puts a focus on the chronological age of m...

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James Phillips

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