Archive

  • "SII should not stop insurers investing in the real economy"

    09 June 2015

    Capital charges need reviewing after directive implemented, says BoE

  • Packaged portfolios beat advisor-driven ones

    08 June 2015

    Advisors spend only 17% of time on investment management, Cerulli says

  • Insurers and regulators still at odds over infrastructure investment

    05 June 2015

    Insurers' investment in infrastructure has stalled in the face of legal uncertainties over long-term commitments, proposed Solvency II capital charges that seem too high to the industry and growing competition for infrastructure assets. Sarfraz Thind explains

  • Aegon finalises French asset management deal

    04 June 2015

    Takes stake in La Banque Postale Asset Management

  • Insurers rebuff EIB support for infrastructure investments

    03 June 2015

    Credit enhancement for infrastructure projects crowding out institutional investors

  • Bernardino hints at features of capital-light infrastructure investments

    03 June 2015

    Proposal to relax capital treatment under Solvency II due in early July

  • Another $2.7bn leaves Pimco fund

    03 June 2015

    But rate of withdrawal at total return fund halves

  • Prudential investment head becomes interim CRO

    01 June 2015

    Foley will have two roles for time being

  • "Insurers remain vulnerable to 'double-hit' scenario"

    01 June 2015

    QE adds to the pressure, says Eiopa

  • M&G Real Estate pays €52m for German retail park

    29 May 2015

    ECB's QE supports investment strategy, says Prudential unit