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Two Japanese insurers take part in ESG disclosure study group
11 June 2020Research will result in non-financial disclosure framework based on Japanese market specificities
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Reports link Axa XL, HDI, Liberty, and Aspen Re to Carmichael coal mine
11 June 2020Leaked documents include invoices for underwriting, Australian media says
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IAR survey: Insurers split on likelihood of a second COVID-19 wave
08 June 2020Insurance 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
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Shift to investing in APAC, particularly China, not going away with COVID-19
02 June 2020The 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
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Allianz buys €110m Japanese residential assets
01 June 2020In the midst of a merger with Pimco to become €100bn real estate investor
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MS&AD total investment assets rise but net assets take a fall
22 May 2020Difference caused by unrealised losses on securities
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Japan Post invests AUD 350m in EIB sustainability awareness bond
19 May 2020Proceeds to focus on lending activities to health care sector
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Dai-ichi Life invests ¥200m in drug development startup
13 May 2020Modulus Discovery aims to provide accessible healthcare for all
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Hong Kong launches green finance steering group
08 May 2020Local insurance regulator one of the founding members
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Dai-ichi Life puts ¥10bn in health bonds from ADB
23 April 2020The income will support health projects, including those against COVID-19