Allianz UK has appointed BNP Paribas’ securities services business to provide a wide range of asset services in the UK, including global custody, agency securities lending, auto foreign exchange, continuous linked settlement and cash services
The introduction of higher minimum equity thresholds for Indonesian insurers and reinsurers is expected to accelerate consolidation, Fitch Ratings has argued, as weaker insurers potentially seek additional capital to meet the tougher requirements or become acquisition targets
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has identified several risks in the growing use of funded reinsurance (FundedRe) within the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market, as it aims to balance innovation with the need to safeguard policyholders and ensure sustainable growth
Momentum in the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market is continuing, with 40% of defined benefit (DB) trustees planning to approach an insurer in the next 12 months, according to research from Standard Life
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US is investigating Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance over its accounting practices in investment operations
US insurers’ exposure to municipal bonds decreased by about 7% to $434.3bn from $467.5bn at year-end 2023, figures published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) have revealed
The trustees of the Ferno (UK) Limited Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme have secured a full scheme buy-in worth approximately £4m with Legal & General (L&G), covering the benefits of around 100 members
Anthea Holding Limited, the global cryptofintech group offering life insurance products denominated in cryptocurrencies through its wholly-owned subsidiary Anthea Insurance Limited, has secured US$22m in Series A financing
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a core focus in investment strategies and access to reliable data is key to putting money to work with the right fund managers
Adam Cadle talks to Debbie McKay, Insurance Strategist on the themes uncovered in Schroders’ global survey of 200+ insurance companies
Navigating credit markets
Adam Cadle speaks to Jon Mawby, Head of Investment Grade Credit at Pictet Asset Management, about navigating the credit markets given yields have fallen to low levels over the past decades, whilst interest rate duration risk has continued to rise.
Opportunities in alternative fixed income
Adam Cadle speaks to Frank Meijer, Head of Alternative Fixed Income at Aegon Asset Management, about the key opportunities within the alternative fixed income space and how insurers can access these.
Why are government bonds so important when thinking about climate change?
Adam Cadle speaks to Dr Laura Ryan, Head of Research, Ardea Investment Management, about the importance of government bonds and climate change, and how the scope of impact and potential for change couldn't be greater
Adam Cadle talks to HSBC Asset Management’s head of capital solutions, Borja Azpilicueta, and head of insurance business, Deepak Seeburrun, about the firm’s capital solutions proposition.
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