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BNP Paribas extends mandate with Italian bancassurance firm

Eurovita is an existing custody client of BNP Paribas

Swiss insurers' investment portfolios fail to meet climate change standards

Far higher than Paris Agreement of 2°C pledge

State Street offers machine learning to interpret investment research

M&G Real Estate makes three hires to Asia real estate team

Appointments will further consolidate M&G's position in Asia, firm says

Extent of German insurers' market risk revealed in SFCRs

Industry exposure unveiled as Gothaer plans investments in property and renewables

Stress tests must include yield curve change and cross-sector correlations, say ESAs

Insurers exposure to banking sector and asset valuation risks stemming from yield curve change highlighted in report

The Solvency II mandate race

Solvency II has turbo-boosted the move to insurance asset outsourcing. Asset managers are beefing up their capabilities to win market share—but what can you do to make yourself stand out from the crowd? Sarfraz Thind reports

Australian fund managers subject to new risk management rules

Regulator spells out mandatory practices for fund managers

MetLife Investments appoints chief market strategist

Drew Matus replaces Phil Melville

The machine learning revolution

Machine learning is seen as the next stage of evolution in the asset management world. While still in its infancy, asset managers are examining how to use machines in everything from investment making to operational efficiency. So will it really change the way that insurers invest? Sarfraz Thind reports