by Paul Sweeting | Sep 9, 2009 | All, Longevity
The recent news linking prostate cancer to a virus, XMLV, supports the hope that cancer vaccines will be able to significantly reduce future mortality from the disease. This is crucial if the recent increases in life expectancy are to continue. Since the 1970s,...
by Paul Sweeting | Sep 1, 2009 | All, Industry News
Much has been made of the comments made by Gordon Brown in his interview with the FT that bonuses need to be linked to long-term performance. This is true, but it is important to recognise the context in which his comments are made. Bonus culture is discussed almost...
by Paul Sweeting | Aug 28, 2009 | All, Pensions
Much of the focus on the recent population figures from the Office of National Statistics has been on the increase in the overall figure, with the corresponding focus on the birth rates for different sectors of the population. However, it is important to consider the...
by Paul Sweeting | Aug 26, 2009 | All
Hi, and welcome to my blog. I don’t expect it to be updated that frequently, but it will give me the opportunity to share views on the latest developments in longevity, investment and pensions. I hope you find this useful, and please feel free to let me have any...
by Paul Sweeting | Jun 1, 2009 | All, Industry News
Illiquidity has been a major factor in the recent global financial crisis. Losses arising from residential mortgages led ultimately to a broader uncertainty over the ability of banks to meet other financial obligations. This led to a reluctance in the money markets to...
