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LV= spices up traditional investments with commercial mortgages
11 June 2015The vast bulk of LV='s assets are managed externally and produce solid returns but, as it looks for extra yield, the UK's largest friendly society is building up its commercial mortgage investments. Mike Leonard, investment solutions manager, talks to IAR
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Insurers stick with bonds despite ECB buying spree
26 March 2015The launch of QE has sent bond yields tumbling but duration mismatches and capital charges on alternatives discourage reallocation, explains Hugo Coelho
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Insurers show strong interest in green bonds
23 February 2015They buy into two World Bank issues; Zurich sole investor in one