News

• UK parliamentary committee urges loosening of strict capital constraints on investments after Brexit

  27 October 2017

  Treasury Committee says Solvency II is dangerous, while matching adjustment is artificial and cumbersome

• European Parliament adopts rules on STS securitisation and preferential capital treatment

  26 October 2017

  The European Parliament today (26 November) voted to adopt rules that require securitisations to be less complex and more transparent – as part of an initiative to revive the European securitisation market.

• Internal models "by and large consistent" on sovereign risk, says Eiopa

  25 October 2017

  EU authority issues update on its internal model consistency projects

• PRA puts matching adjustment reform on the agenda

  25 October 2017

  Consultation open and suggestions could open door to new asset types

• Swiss insurers' investment portfolios fail to meet climate change standards

  25 October 2017

  Far higher than Paris Agreement of 2°C pledge

• Fukoku Life buys $38.5m private green bond from MuniFin

  25 October 2017

  Japanese mutual insurer Fukoku Life has bought a privately placed 10-year green bond from Finnish investment bank MuniFin for AUD$50m ($38.5m).

• Hiscox hires former Partnership CIO

  25 October 2017

  Specialist Lloyd's insurer Hiscox has appointed Alex Veys to take over as chief investment officer from David Astor, who is retiring following 15 years with the underwriter.

• Ping An recruits from Citi for new fintech fund

  24 October 2017

  Global Voyager Fund already made investment in start-up of ex-Barclays head

• China Life delights investors with profit forecast

  24 October 2017

  Gross investment yield was 4.6% it says

• L&G chief lauds UK property market as insurer makes record £1.1bn disposals

  24 October 2017

  Strong overseas demand for UK real estate assets makes the country a great place to invest, according to Legal & General's (L&G) chief executive Nigel Wilson.