News

  • Generali prepares further green investing after €600m bond issue

    30 June 2020

    Green bond is second by Italian insurer

  • UK and Dutch RMBS ratings resilient to COVID-19

    30 June 2020

    Downgrades only likely in most extreme scenarios, says S&P

  • MetLife issuing its first green bonds

    30 June 2020

    US insurer's bonds to fund environmental projects, says Bloomberg

  • Generali approaches US fund manager Brightsphere for potential acquisition

    29 June 2020

    Hedgie John Paulson, largest shareholder, set to cash in

  • Dai-ichi Life invests in NOK 1.7bn vaccine bond

    29 June 2020

    Only Japanese insurer to take up bond issued by IFFIm

  • South Korean insurers' earnings take a 38% hit in Q1

    29 June 2020

    Fitch warns of further headaches for South Korean and Thai industries

  • US insurance CLO exposure not a significant risk, says NAIC

    26 June 2020

    Results of stress test allay concerns over CLO holdings, but atypical exposures warrant care

  • ASI launches bond fund targeting companies with good ESG management

    26 June 2020

    Fund will exclude companies with unsustainable business practices

  • Great Eastern invests in Malaysian digital service provider

    26 June 2020

    The $70m outlay will help Axiata seize on opportunities presented by COVID-19

  • Singapore sets expectations of insurance investors tackling climate change

    26 June 2020

    Regulator's consultation follows similar exercise by Eiopa