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CIOs prepare for 'symmetric warfare' over listed shareholdings
18 January 2023Europe's regulators are discussing almost doubling how far they allow the equities 'symmetric adjustment' to fluctuate. David Walker examines the implications for CIOs' capital consumption
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Recent equity gains face being wiped out by symmetric adjustment, Jefferies says
13 January 2023Analysts expect market moves to have narrowed adjustment's benefit last quarter
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How to bury a hatchet - Argo reveals its 'peace-plan' details struck with Voce Capital
28 November 2022In its latest annual financial statement, Argo Group revealed its managers were 'exploring all options' for the re/insurer's future, including M&A/sale. David Walker examines the background
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Sampo appoints new CIO in reshuffle of senior investment staff
12 February 2021Finnish group plans new asset management unit
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Shareholders brace for dividend cuts that gave them €25.5bn last year
07 April 2020Europe's most generous payers mainly vow to honour stated payout plans
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Lack of uniformity in sensitivity analysis raises questions
14 March 2019While some insurers prepare for full force hurricanes, others get ready for light showers. Insurance Risk Data reveals the extend of diversity in the stress test, and why it might be of concern. David Walker reports
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Insurers’ investment income set to fall, despite rising rates
14 June 2018Expect another one to three years of declines, analysts at Bernstein predict
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Sampo unfazed by asset-liability mismatch
10 August 2016Analysts warn about high equity and bank exposures
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BNP Paribas wins custody mandate from Finnish insurer
09 February 2016Provides services for Sampo's €25bn of insurance assets