Henry Thompson

Jul 29, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Jacob Paul |Tymofiy Lutsiv |Henry Thompson

1 INTRODUCTION The prevalence of food insecurity has been increasing globally as documented since the inception of data collection by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2014 (FAO et al., 2022, 2023). USDA recognizes the definition of food insecurity as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or the limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.

Jul 25, 2024 | pubs.rsc.org | Michael A Parkes |Henry Thompson |James Thompson |Yu An Zhang

Ultrafast Processes in 1,2-Dichloroethene measured with a Universal XUV probe The presence of two chlorine atoms in 1,2-dichloroethene allows for isomerisation around the double bond. This isomerisation can lead to rich photochemistry. We present a time-resolved pump-probe photoelectron spectroscopy measurement on both the cis- and trans- isomers of 1,2-dichloroethene.

Jun 6, 2024 | theactuary.com | Henry Thompson

The IFoA’s ‘think’ series promotes debate on current issues, allowing members and stakeholders to share opinions that may differ from the IFoA’s ‘house’ view. Its fourth paper, The Brain Game: How can actuaries leverage behavioural economics?, makes the case that behavioural economics is a key part of the actuarial toolkit. The author, actuary Rajeshwarie VS, answers questions on this topic. What is behavioural economics?

Apr 4, 2024 | theactuary.com | Henry Thompson

The IFoA’s ‘think’ thought leadership series promotes debate on topics from the actuarial world and beyond, allowing members and stakeholders to share opinions that may differ from the IFoA’s ‘house’ view.

Feb 26, 2024 | lexology.com | Henry Thompson

It took some time, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group has acquired a 25% stake in Manchester United football club. When working on a transaction, there is frequently the temptation to see completion as an end point, but with investments it is just the beginning of the story. The issues associated with an incoming minority shareholder are very different (and in some ways more complex) than with a full sale of a business.