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Ifrs 17 - accuracy over clarity
14 February 2019Colin Dutkiewicz, chair of the life board at the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries cuts through the complexity of accounting standard Ifrs 17, examining its potential impact on insurers' investment strategies and asset allocation, as well as on their overall operations. Interview by Vincent Huck
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EU bodies seal preliminary agreement on cross-border fund distribution
07 February 2019Text to pass through technical trilogue before first reading in EU Parliament
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Growth of green bond issuance to accelerate in 2019, Moody’s says
31 January 2019Bonds linked to UN SDGs are also expected to be in greater demand
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Investment Association launches sustainability consultation
28 January 2019Joins growing trend with other major bodies engaging in similar consultations
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MEPs press Commission to think again on Solvency II amendments
23 January 2019Equities and volatility adjustment amongst the areas that need immediate attention, Econ committee says
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Eiopa seeks insurers views on integrating sustainable risks in Solvency II
17 January 2019With particular focus on climate change and collect market practices on insurance underwriting
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EU marketing passport and capital charge requirements misaligned, report finds
14 January 2019Although the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive’s impact was broadly positive
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European Commission proposes to align non-financial reporting Directive and TCFD
14 January 2019Report includes specific recommendation to insurers
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European Commission provides the sustainability weapon... ammunition to follow
10 January 2019Investment professionals have given a mixed reaction to draft EU rules on integrating sustainability in the fiduciary duty of investment firms and insurers. These rules are tied to another piece of legislation currently being designed and whose outcome could lead to significant change… or further greenwashing. Vincent Huck reports
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Proposed Solvency II equity asset class is "unworkable"
28 December 2018European Commission urged to review its long-term equity proposal in the Solvency II standard formula review