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ASI launches global equity AI fund
22 August 2018Machine learning component will identify sources of potential returns
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Low-yield environment increases insurers appetite for illiquid assets
22 August 2018Corporate bonds remain most popular investment for non-life insurers
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Argentina launches ARS$ 6bn fund to finance SMEs
22 August 2018Especially targeted at insurance companies’ investments
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AllianceBernstein closes third US commercial real estate fund
21 August 2018With $3.1bn capital committed, including from global insurers
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LGIM Real Assets acquires Manchester tower
21 August 2018As part of its strategy to scale up its build to rent portfolio
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Insurers rate poorly on ESG reporting and integration
21 August 2018A new report by research and rating agency Vigeo Eiris has ranked the insurance industry 23rd out 39 for environment, social and governance related performance. In particular the report highlights the industry's weakness in dealing with climate risk on both sides of its balance sheet. Vincent Huck reports
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South Koreans’ UK real estate investment doubles in H1
20 August 2018£899m invested by insurance related asset managers, thanks to rule change
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Aviva investors hires head of real asset investment specialists
20 August 2018Former Standard Life director Mark Meiklejon will lead the recently formed team
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Survey shows German insurers’ lacklustre commitment to sustainability
17 August 2018The survey revealed that only 13% of underwriters considered making positive, progressive investments, whereas 49% of respondents simply avoid undesirable investments
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Metlife IM and State Street agree $2bn commercial mortgage deal
17 August 2018As part of the insurer’s asset manager fixed income strategy