Archive

  • PRA issues guidance on calculating SCR relief from MA portfolios using internal models

    10 November 2017

    The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued its second consultation paper (CP) on the matching adjustment (MA) in as many weeks, setting out what it expects of internal model firms applying the mechanism to calculate their solvency capital requirements (SCR).

  • PRA to crack down on "undue capital relief" in Solvency II volatility adjustment

    03 November 2017

    UK regulator concerned that VA is not being used for intended purpose

  • 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

  • PRA puts matching adjustment reform on the agenda

    25 October 2017

    Consultation open and suggestions could open door to new asset types

  • PRA to require semi-annual reporting of market risk sensitivity

    18 October 2017

    Regulator warns new risks may need analysis as underwriters broaden investments

  • M&G purchases Chelmsford retail park

    08 September 2017

    Deal follows recent acquisitions of European properties

  • M&G pays €41.5m for Brussels office

    14 August 2017

    Manager attracted to strong macro fundamentals in Europe's capital city

  • Prudential combines M&G with UK and Europe business

    10 August 2017

    New business to manage £332bn in assets, with greater scale enabling group to move to a capital-light model under Solvency II

  • M&A: tipping the scales

    09 August 2017

    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 Financial pulls $6.3bn from Schroders

    28 July 2017

    US insurer opts to transfer funds to affiliated asset manager PGIM