Archive

  • Insurers see the gold in green

    09 April 2015

    Green bonds are looking increasingly attractive to insurance companies which want to meet their risk and return objectives while producing a positive environmental or social impact. But there are concerns about the definition and capacity of the market, as Mark Nicholls explains

  • How insurers can make fixed income work harder

    18 March 2015

    Diversifying portfolios into new sectors and markets within fixed income is just one approach that can help insurance companies squeeze out better returns in an environment dominated by low yields and tighter capital demands from regulators, argues Euan MacLaren

  • Delaware poaches UBSAM's US head

    17 March 2015

    Shawn Lytle to replace Patrick Coyne as president

  • Time to look at the emerging markets again?

    16 March 2015

    Growth, earnings and valuations need to improve first, says J P Morgan AM

  • Prudential reports strong growth in 2014

    10 March 2015

    Investment income adds to profit

  • Canopius adds to investment team

    06 March 2015

    Specialty re/insurer Canopius has expanded its investment team with the addition of Achilles Sofroniou as a senior portfolio strategist, working with chief investment officer Mike Pratten.

  • Alternatives increasingly attract insurers

    03 March 2015

    JP Morgan Asset Management highlights surge in interest in liquid alternatives

  • Nippon Life increases stake in Reliance Capital

    27 February 2015

    Continues collaboration with Indian firm

  • Outflows at Pimco continue to recede, says Allianz

    26 February 2015

    Allianz Global Investors enjoys record operating profit in 2014

  • Standard Life Investments creates US east coast role

    23 February 2015

    Hires Kilberg for business development