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ETFs for sale

Insurers have been investing in exchange-traded funds (ETF) for some time. But issuing ETFs is a new phenomenon. This idea is currently taking hold in the US and it seems likely to continue to grow as the ETF market expands. So what are the benefits? Sarfraz Thind reports

Effect of reserves slices German life industry return requirement by one-third

Trade body says 1.9% is required investment run rate to cover promises

New rules for China's insurers coming into force in April

New rules governing Chinese insurers' investments will come into force on 1 April

L&G poaches real estate fund manager from M&G

Legal & General Investment Managers (LGIM) Real Assets has appointed Yvonne Ambo to the newly created role of senior transactions manager

Retirement villages and care homes - an antidote to longevity risk?

The ageing population in Europe, often viewed as a great risk for the life sector, may also provide attractive investment opportunities through retirement and care home properties. Axa's real estate business is already active in the space. Asa Gibson reports

Build-to-rent: an emerging opportunity?

Within the booming UK real estate industry, where a lack of supply has inflated valuations and rental prices, the build-to-rent sub-sector offers an alternative revenue stream for insurers. Cintia Cheong reports

Prudential's Eastspring hires multi-asset CIO

Building the case for investing in real estate debt

Real estate debt can offer a set of outcomes well suited to the needs of insurers, including a solid relative value proposition, stable cashflows, strong investor protections and transparent security against physical underlying assets. John Barakat, head of real estate finance, M&G Investments explains

Axa IMRA buys €230m Portuguese shopping centre

More than 90% of Dolce Vita Tejo is let

Lloyd's chief explains coal divestment decision

Lloyd's of London will implement its coal exclusion policy for future investments from 1 April