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lifecontingencies 1.3.12

• Updated R version dependency to R >= 4.2.0 due to markovchain package requirements.
• Bug fix: Ensured the default value for n in axn() and Axn() is non-negative.

lifecontingencies 1.3.11

• Removed metatable from lifecontingencies.md.

lifecontingencies 1.3.10

• Lowered R version requirements to 4.1.
• Added a NEWS.md file for tracking package changes.
• Fixed class calls.
• Transitioned to bibentry and resolved missing links.

Version 1.3.8

• Resolved issues in bibliography.
• Removed vignette introduction due to LaTeX incompatibility.

Version 1.3.7

• Added mortality projections with StMoMo.
• Introduced a new vignette on Pension Evaluation by Ivan Williams.
• Added DOI.

Version 1.3.5

• Implemented vectorization of pxt(), qxt(), axn(), Axn().
• Began vectorization of axyzn() (development version).
• Started transitioning documentation to Roxygen.

Version 1.3.4

• Fixed an issue in Macaulay duration.
• Recreated old data in data-raw.

Version 1.3.3

• Added clarifications on geometric discounting.

Version 1.3.2

• Changes made in the Pension Funding Vignette.

Version 1.3.1

• Removed .sty files as requested by CRAN.
• Added unit tests for mdt functions.
• Began deprecating pxyt, qxyt, exyt.

Version 1.3

• Introduced qxt.fromQxprime to derive decrement from ASDT decrements.
• Updated the vignette on pension funding.

Version 1.2.5

• Added a new vignette on pension funding.
• Included a section on associated single decrement tables.
• Added function to compute associated single decrement rate from multiple decrement tables.
• Made various fixes.

Version 1.2.2

• Added registration of Dynamic libraries.
• Revised vignettes.

Version 1.2.1

• Made small fixes.

Version 1.2

• Added an initialize method for actuarialtable and lifetable classes.

Version 1.1.14

• Fixed a small issue on removing NA from data.frames.
• Addressed medium bugs affecting Axyn and Ax (refer to GitHub issues ##1 and ##2).

Version 1.1.12

• Made cosmetic amendments.

Version 1.1.10

• Fixed AExn=1 when n=0.
• Corrected pxt with multiple decrements when t=0.
• Implemented small changes to vignettes.

Version 1.1.6

• Added GitHub repository.
• First use of Rcpp (hidden code).
• Introduced a new vignette for a quick introduction to the package.

Version 1.1.5

• Replaced the Numerical Tests vignette with Unit Root testing.
• Resolved inconsistencies in the manual regarding lifetable and actuarialtable methods.
• Added rmdt to sample from multiple contingencies object.
• Updated description and namespace.

Version 1.1

• Officially introduced multiple decrements in the package (added various methods and a vignette).
• Added an introductory vignette for multiple decrements.

Version 1.0.6

• Modified vignettes to comply with CRAN policies (removed parallel function).
• Added SoA illustrative service table in data.
• Introduced multiple decrements through the mdt class.

Version 1.0.5

• Resolved an issue with fractional probabilities (Kevin J. Owens).
• Fixed an issue with multiple lives random generation functions (Kevin J. Owens).
• Enhanced mortality vignettes.
• Enabled export of life tables as markovchainList objects.

Version 1.0

• Fixed an issue with the print method on actuarialtable.
• Added reference to JSS Published Paper.
• Significantly enhanced the mortality vignette (thanks to Gian Paolo Clemente, co-author).

Version 0.9.8.6

• Added annuities paid in advance/deferred options.
• Introduced functions getLifecontingencyPV and getLifecontingencyXyzPV for obtaining Present Value given the age of death.

Version 0.9.8.5

• Fixed the axn function.
• Finalized the main vignette.

Version 0.9.8

• Improved documentation.
• Added as.numeric method for lifetable and actuarialtable objects.
• Introduced a power argument to the APV function for evaluating higher moments.

Version 0.9.7

• Minor changes to documentation.

Version 0.9.6

• Added a summary method for lifetable and actuarialtable objects.
• Improvements and fixes in the simulation of life contingent insurances.
• Added rLifeContingenciesXyz function.
• Enhancements to the vignette.

Version 0.9.5

• Added ALM section to the main vignette.
• Improved rLife.
• Added functions for switching between interest and discount rates.
• Ensured proper functioning of multiple life insurance functions.
• Introduced a function to generate variates from two life contingencies.
• Added French and UK life tables.

Version 0.9.3

• Revised lifecontingencies vignettes to align with the Journal of Statistical Software style.
• Minor changes and bug fixes.

Version 0.9.2

• Parallelized rLifeContingencies.
• Updated demoIta dataset.
• Added an n-year term insurance function AExn.
• Final revision of package vignettes.

Version 0.9.1

• Standardized conventions on parameters.
• Minor changes in vignettes and function documentation.

Version 0.9

• Added rLifeContingencies function for simulating random variates from life contingencies distribution.
• Deep revision of vignettes.
• Various bug fixes.

Version 0.1.1

• Minor fixes.
• Set R required version to 2.14.

Version 0.1

• Deep revision of vignettes.
• Added increasing annuity function Iaxn.
• Minor fixes.

Version 0.0.7

• Added rLife function for simulating random times until death.
• Improved financial mathematics functions.
• Enhanced documentation and vignettes.

Version 0.0.6

• Enhanced documentation.
• Improved financial functions.
• Added function for obtaining lifetables from raw survival or