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ETFs for sale

Insurers have been investing in exchange-traded funds (ETF) for some time. But issuing ETFs is a new phenomenon. This idea is currently taking hold in the US and it seems likely to continue to grow as the ETF market expands. So what are the benefits? Sarfraz Thind reports

Prudential's Eastspring hires multi-asset CIO

Israeli insurer buys $300m convertible bond in US real estate investment trust

Clal Insurance Enterprises has bought a $300m convertible bond from Carr Properties

Helvetia finances artificial intelligence firm targeting property investments

Series A funding comes amid concern over local real estate prices

Swiss Re to elect women to board enriching investment, regulation and activism expertise

More women to inject digitalisation experience to senior echelons

M&A: tipping the scales

With a squeeze on fees and increased competition, the asset management world is realising the need for scale. Insurers have already started on the M&A trail, but there appears to be much more on the way. Sarfraz Thind reports

Prudential affiliate joins Allianz in emerging markets infrastructure foray

Eastspring Investments commits $500m to World Bank programme

Prudential invests in Indian wind power

Insurer's Asian investment arm has invested an undisclosed amount into Watsun Infrabuild

Extent of German insurers' market risk revealed in SFCRs

Industry exposure unveiled as Gothaer plans investments in property and renewables

'Third-party asset management is a natural extension for life insurers'

But Moody's warns that increased exposure to equity markets could result in credit downgrade