Korean trade body calls for IFRS 17 delay
South Korea is one of the most advanced jurisdictions for IFRS 17 implementation as it has tied in the implementation of the standard with that of its new risk-based capital regime
South Korea is one of the most advanced jurisdictions for IFRS 17 implementation as it has tied in the implementation of the standard with that of its new risk-based capital regime
Despite cost hurdles, investors keen to explore active management to tackle challenging market environment
Consultancy identifies five catalysts to accelerate progress
In the second part of our two-part series on Lloyd's syndicates and their investments, David Walker analyses their portfolio allocations and performance, uncovering a treasure most asset managers would want a map to.
Matthias Henny, chief investment officer at Baloise Group talks about the challenges of operating in a negative interest rates environment, how the reallocation of assets has helped stabilise returns, and why he sees opportunities to grow external assets under management. Interview by Adam Leach
New country head and head of asset management appointed
Ed Martin joins from Genworth Financial
The firm’s global head of multi-asset investments shares his asset allocation views
Are markets right to assume the federal funds rate has peaked? Is China the swing factor for growth? Is the trade war passé. These and other questions are answered in PIMCO’s latest outlook.
UK watchdog unveils its business plan and priorities for 2019/20
Insurers and asset managers join other financial services firms in the chapter’s launch
Investment to provide 167 homes for families on the Croydon Council’s housing waiting list
Research by Insurance Risk Data reveals the 2018 winners and losers of the mandated asset managers for Lloyd's syndicates. David Walker reports on who won which mandates, who received applause and who wasn't that lucky.
Insurance Asset Risk 2019 award winners provide detailed insight on the latest industry trends and solutions in a challenging market environment
Three major Japanese insurers – Tokio Marine Group, MS&AD Insurance Group, and Nippon Life Insurance – are beginning to integrate climate risks and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their strategies, each with its own focus area. Elena K. Johansson reports.
Matt Christensen, AXA IM’s Head of Responsible Investment, talks about how insurers today are leading the way with smarter investments.
There are many types of risks insurers must consider, and the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks that swarm the industry are no exception. Read our insight to understand why ESG criteria is crucial for the insurance space, and items to consider up front.
The difference in approach between insurers' risk and investment functions has been revealed at an event organised by the French institute of actuaries, in partnership with Schroders and Axa. This examined insurers' strategies to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Vincent Huck reports
Antonello Aquino, associate managing director for EMEA at Moody’s, speaks about the evolution of the regulatory framework for insurers in Europe, and considerations for their investments. Interview by Vincent Huck
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The recession is coming in 2020, according to Guggenheim Investments and will be focused on the corporate bond sector. This, coupled with increased leverage and poorer liquidity, suggests the next downturn could be worse for US insurers than 2008. Sarfraz Thind reports
US insurers are holding bigger volumes of BBB-rated corporate debt than at any time in the past. A turning credit cycle could tip significant amounts of these to junk. But while the headline figures look startling, is this really a precursor to the apocalypse or just another bad news story? Sarfraz Thind reports
Insurance Asset Risk is pleased to announce that our sixth annual Insurance Asset Risk conference will take place in London on 12 June 2019.
The second annual Insurance Asset Risk Americas conference will take place in New York in September 2019. More details will be available soon. For more information please contact rachel.narborough@fieldgibsonmedia.com
The second annual Insurance & Climate Risk Americas conference will take place in New York in September 2019. More details will be available soon. For more information please contact rachel.narborough@fieldgibsonmedia.com