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CIO interview: Tweaks around the margins in times of volatility
08 June 2022David Czerniecki, chief investment officer at Nassau Financial Group, in the second part of a two-part interview, discusses the current environment of inflation, rising rates and a potential recession, and how these impact today's investment decisions
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From Lincoln to COVID - Insurance investing is a long-term game
06 June 2022David Czerniecki, chief investment officer at Nassau Financial Group, discusses in the first part of a two-part interview, his focus since joining the group in 2019, and how to hold your breath through a global pandemic.
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Stomaching volatility
24 May 2022Volatility, volatility everywhere and not a time to think. Guardian Life's CIO, Jean LaTorre, is dealing with what could be an unprecedented year of market storms, just two years into the job. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Inflation? "It's like ketchup in a bottle"
25 November 2021Abbie Wood highlights five key trends for insurance investors in the post-COVID economic recovery, a menu dipped in ketchup.
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CI-O Canada!
22 March 2021Raman Srivastava, chief investment officer of Great-West Life, Canada's second largest insurance company, talks about investing in Canada and the quirks and challenges of the local market. Interview by Sarfraz Thind
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Gender diversity - an issue 'under the weather'
08 March 2021Are insurance investors burying their heads in the sand when it comes to gender diversity? While climate issues are clearly outlined in their investment policies, diversity considerations and, within that, gender issues, are left in the small print. Vincent Huck explores why.
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Move to equality requires changes in mindsets from governments, men, and women
08 March 2021The evidence for diverse teams leading to positive financial returns is ever increasing, but changes in mindset is key ingredient to achieve greater gender diversity according to Edith Siermann, head of fixed income solutions and responsible investing at NN Investment Partners. Interview by Stephanie Harris
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The City's toxicity on the decline?
08 March 2021For International Women's Day, an investment professional at one UK insurer in London's City financial district tells of her experience with gender diversity in the underwriting industry. Interview by Vincent Huck
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Gender diversity should be based on meritocracy not a percentage, Prudential Malaysia CIO says
08 March 2021In light of International Women's Day, Esther Ong, Prudential Malaysia's chief investment officer, gave her thoughts on gender diversity within the industry and how women no longer have to hide in storerooms to feed their children. Interview by Stephanie Harris.
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ESG's negative impact on returns - myth or reality?
29 July 2020A growing number of insurers have announced new or upgraded sustainable investment strategies in recent years. JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) and Insurance Asset Risk have joined forces to investigate the drivers behind insurers' sustainable strategies. Vincent Huck reports on the high-level key findings