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Keeping asset management straightforward and simple at Phoenix

Michael Eakins, chief investment officer at Phoenix Group, discusses the UK insurer's responsible investing strategy and how it dealt with the market turbulences on the back of the global health crisis. Interview by Vincent Huck.

Phoenix's illiquid strength

Michael Eakins, chief investment officer at Phoenix Group, spoke to Insurance Asset Risk on the day the UK insurer released its year end results. In part one of this interview, he discusses the results and Phoenix's appetite for illiquids. Interview by Vincent Huck

Responsible investing news round-up - 03 March 2021

Hiscox; Schroders; M&G; LGIM

Phoenix Group appoints head of private debt direct origination

Phoenix Group has appointed Tom Sumpster as head of private debt direct origination.

News round-up - 26 February 2021

Aflac, L&G, ABI, PIMCO, Metlife IM, Phoenix Group

Post-Brexit SII reform could give insurers £95bn for reinvestment, ABI says

ABI commissioned report suggests changes to MA and risk margin frameworks

Phoenix Group extends partnership with Standard Life Aberdeen to 2031

Phoenix reports 4.5% bond downgrades in shareholder portfolio

British insurer also announced commitment to net-zero carbon investment portfolio by 2050

Investment leaders panel on key risks and strategic portfolio positioning

Panel sponsored by Conning Asset Management

Phoenix provides £70m funding to UK housing association

Deal with Network Homes may signal new outsourcing partnership model