Germany set to reject nuclear power in green taxonomy
Finance Ministry lists out objections to atomic energy
Finance Ministry lists out objections to atomic energy
The asset is "highly resilient to market volatility," with the potential for attractive long-term yield
Karl Happe joins from AllianzGI
Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy is a transition filled with tumult as investors are mired in questions of renewable capabilities and 'just transitions', the audience at Insurance Asset Risk Real Asset 2022 conference hears. Abbie Wood reports
MedVida offers remedy to low yields and high life-book promises as it aims to be 'cornerstone consolidator' in Spanish market, David Walker reports.
Funding will help the platform develop its technology and product offering
Fund allocates capital to countries whose carbon emissions are falling at the steepest rate
As well as Dutch logistics property - the "core" of its investment focus
CFO dubs it "the end of the narrative" on low rates as reinvestment yields rose in Q1
Asset offers both vol and illiquidity premiums for insurers, says Monroe Capital
Industry has focused on illiquids and alternatives in last decade while shrinking bonds
The task Generali set itself to help 'rebuild Europe' after COVID-19, focused mainly on infrastructure, has arguably taken on extra importance - and opportunity - David Walker discovers
As we face a period of unparalleled disruption, we think taking an unfixed approach to fixed income is an advantage.
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From inflation to alternatives, climate to capital charge changes, macro dynamics and rising rates how will the US insurance business gear up their investment portfolios to tackle the new challenges they face
APAC's insurers tell David Walker they want more green and sustainable bonds - including more of the high-quality paper from their own neck of the woods
APAC green and thematic bond markets are still developing, but investors want more supply and the highest governance and reporting standards to meet their demand, David Walker discovers
Panellists at IAR's Asia conference discuss sacrificing balance sheets, for better ESG credentials, as Abbie Wood reports
Four Insurance CIOs describe at the Insurance Asset Risk 2022 real asset conference how they moved into real assets primarily for yield, but now see the asset class as a great hedge against inflation, too. Vincent Huck reports
From the reality of C-Ross Phase II to considering virtual reality for recruitment and claims assessment, Chinese CFOs have lots on their minds, as David Walker found out speaking with China Taiping Life's Teddy Au Yeung
As chief financial officer at AIA Life Insurance in China, Leo Ng is used to being the fastest-growing unit of the Australasian insurance giant. He tells David Walker of the opportunities, and challenges, in Mainland China.
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Accounting for less than 25% of total in Europe, from 38% three years ago
French CIOs love bonds, Northern Europeans prefer corporates and eastern Europeans like govvies
They love it, but in small proportions
Research by Insurance Asset Risk shows a 5% drop to €125.9bn
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