News

  • Pessimists outnumber optimists in Schroders survey

    30 November 2018

    Four out of ten insurers expect yearly investment returns of less than 5% in next five years

  • California survey reveals rise in insurers divesting from thermal coal

    30 November 2018

    Californian insurers’ coal policies aligned with counterparts in Europe

  • NN Investment Partners plans to consolidate Luxembourg and Dutch operations

    30 November 2018

    Move prompted by EU directive allowing for cross-border fund management

  • Canadian insurance Co-Op publishes climate commitment

    30 November 2018

    The Co-operators to boost investments in renewables and green buildings

  • CNP Assurances strengthens coal divestment policy

    29 November 2018

    Companies with more than 10% turnover linked to thermal coal to be barred from investments, down from 15%

  • Axa takes full control of its Chinese subsidiary

    29 November 2018

    Insurer to acquire outstanding 50% of Axa Tianping for €584m

  • M&G and LGIM finance new student accommodations

    29 November 2018

    M&G invests £125m in Urbanest City to house Kings College students, as LGIM invests in Edinburgh University dwellings

  • European Commission's TEG to issue first draft of taxonomy, and call for more experts

    29 November 2018

    A first draft of the EU's taxonomy of climate mitigation activities will be unveiled next week, probably on Tuesday.

  • Eiopa consults on integrating sustainability into Solvency II and IDD

    29 November 2018

    Sustainability risks must be factored into underwriting and investments

  • Natixis Assurances to boost green assets to 10% of AuM

    28 November 2018

    Insurer will focus on green bonds as it plots to achieve target by 2030