David Walker

Articles by David Walker

  • 'Great foreign-FX sell-off' misfires among Japan's insurers in 2023

    20 February 2024

    Asset management solvency-risk amounts rise by 17% from March to December

  • Irdai statistics reveal private sector lifers' enthusiasm for infrastructure

    20 February 2024

    Non-state firms' proportion of life fund allocations to real assets double that of state-owned rival

  • T&D Life, Japan Post Insurance and Nippon Life join buyers of Tokyo's 'GX' transition debt

    20 February 2024

    Bond aims to raise JPY 20bn for nation's JPY 150trn decarbonisation push

  • JP Morgan, Amundi win unexpected shout-outs in Thai regulator's insurance ESG disclosure framework

    20 February 2024

    Managers' funds are among ways OIC says CIOs can invest in ESG themes

  • 777 Re demoted again as illiquid asset problem lingers

    19 February 2024

    AM Best wants decrease to affiliated investments to boost 777 Re's capitalisation

  • Sompo brands strategic equities a "Japanese governance issue", which it plans to axe

    19 February 2024

    Incoming CEO wants "nothing" of such holdings, as sell-down accelerates

  • Unipol posts 3.8% investment return as interest rates rise

    19 February 2024

    Higher rates also spurring plans for significant structural change at Italian group

  • Hong Kong regulator warns of risks of life policy-backed lending

    19 February 2024

    'Premium financing' was popular, and easier, when interest rates were low, IA notes

  • Investment income rockets at QBE while some underwriting misfires

    16 February 2024

    Net investment income produced 141% better result in 2023 at Australian group

  • IAG alternatives disgorge income to rival equity holdings in December half-year

    16 February 2024

    Australian insurer reveals devaluation of ventures fund from June to December