Archive

  • Irdai statistics reveal private sector lifers' enthusiasm for infrastructure

    20 February 2024

    Non-state firms' proportion of life fund allocations to real assets double that of state-owned rival

  • T&D Life, Japan Post Insurance and Nippon Life join buyers of Tokyo's 'GX' transition debt

    20 February 2024

    Bond aims to raise JPY 20bn for nation's JPY 150trn decarbonisation push

  • JP Morgan, Amundi win unexpected shout-outs in Thai regulator's insurance ESG disclosure framework

    20 February 2024

    Managers' funds are among ways OIC says CIOs can invest in ESG themes

  • PIC invests £30m in social housing development in Northern Ireland

    19 February 2024

    Deal will fund 400 new energy efficient homes

  • Axa IM targets climate lobbying in updated voting policy

    19 February 2024

    Manager to begin disclosing rationale for all votes against ESG-related shareholder proposals

  • CIO Interview: New interest rate regime requires creativeness, PIC's Rob Groves says

    19 February 2024

    In the first part of this two part interview, PIC chief investment officer Rob Groves discusses the make up of the UK insurer's portfolio and how to balance creative and conservative investment strategies.

  • 777 Re demoted again as illiquid asset problem lingers

    19 February 2024

    AM Best wants decrease to affiliated investments to boost 777 Re's capitalisation

  • Sompo brands strategic equities a "Japanese governance issue", which it plans to axe

    19 February 2024

    Incoming CEO wants "nothing" of such holdings, as sell-down accelerates

  • Unipol posts 3.8% investment return as interest rates rise

    19 February 2024

    Higher rates also spurring plans for significant structural change at Italian group

  • Hong Kong regulator warns of risks of life policy-backed lending

    19 February 2024

    'Premium financing' was popular, and easier, when interest rates were low, IA notes