Changes in version 1.4.4 (2025-11-27) The presentValue function has been enhanced to perform calculations using Rcpp. Also, its documentation has been written using roxygen 2. Changes in version 1.4.3 (2025-09-18) Changes in version 1.4.2 Changes in version 1.4.1 - Same as previous version. Changes in version 1.4.0 - Same as previous version. title: "News"output: pdf_document 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