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  • Two Japanese insurers take part in ESG disclosure study group

    11 June 2020

    Research will result in non-financial disclosure framework based on Japanese market specificities

  • Reports link Axa XL, HDI, Liberty, and Aspen Re to Carmichael coal mine

    11 June 2020

    Leaked documents include invoices for underwriting, Australian media says

  • IAR survey: Insurers split on likelihood of a second COVID-19 wave

    08 June 2020

    Insurance Asset Risk surveyed the market on the shape of the COVID-19 recovery and found insurers divided on the likelihood of a second wave of the pandemic, though more positive about the recovery than third-party asset managers helping them. Vincent Huck reports

  • Shift to investing in APAC, particularly China, not going away with COVID-19

    02 June 2020

    The pandemic and its effect on the economy and markets will not affect allocation trends towards emerging markets and in particular increased interest in Chinese opportunities. Invesco head of EMEA for fixed income Nick Tolchard discusses the reasons why China remains a land of opportunities. Interview by Stephanie Harris

  • Allianz buys €110m Japanese residential assets

    01 June 2020

    In the midst of a merger with Pimco to become €100bn real estate investor

  • MS&AD total investment assets rise but net assets take a fall

    22 May 2020

    Difference caused by unrealised losses on securities

  • Japan Post invests AUD 350m in EIB sustainability awareness bond

    19 May 2020

    Proceeds to focus on lending activities to health care sector

  • Dai-ichi Life invests ¥200m in drug development startup

    13 May 2020

    Modulus Discovery aims to provide accessible healthcare for all

  • Hong Kong launches green finance steering group

    08 May 2020

    Local insurance regulator one of the founding members

  • Dai-ichi Life puts ¥10bn in health bonds from ADB

    23 April 2020

    The income will support health projects, including those against COVID-19