Archive

  • LEI codes problematic for insurers

    02 July 2014

    Issues likely to arise when sourcing codes from counterparties in private equity and derivatives

  • PRA ignores insurers on matching adjustment rules

    30 June 2014

    Sets out conditions for repackaging assets and invites firms to engage in trial application

  • Low yields pressure US life insurer portfolios

    30 June 2014

    Continued low rates will affect ratings in next two years, says Fitch

  • US municipal bonds ideal for insurers

    27 June 2014

    Offer protection from rising interest rates, says Standish

  • Untapped potential seen in managing insurance AuM

    27 June 2014

    Big investment needed by asset managers to attract general account assets, says Cerulli

  • US insurers favour alternatives in outsourcing asset management

    26 June 2014

    US insurers reduce use of third-party managers for core fixed income, increase for alternative investments

  • Investment returns to fall for another three years

    25 June 2014

    Negative pressure on earnings will be offset by premium growth

  • DGFs aim at equity-like returns while reducing downside

    24 June 2014

    Diversified growth funds could be attractive to protect against an equity market correction

  • China Life Insurance buys Canary wharf property

    23 June 2014

    Qatar Holdings has minority stake

  • UK insurers' Q1 net investment rises

    23 June 2014

    ONS data shows greater allocation to short-term assets