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The RBC changes: a slow-moving Titanic

It is a slow change, even by the notoriously slow standards of the insurance industry. However, the soon-to-be instigated changes to the NAIC's risk-based capital charges on fixed income assets could have significant ramifications for the US insurance investment portfolio. And many don't like it. Sarfraz Thind reports

L&G to develop science and innovation district with University of Oxford

Forms part of joint venture where insurer committed £4bn upfront

PGIM-affiliated manager hires head of ESG

Nippon Life advisor chosen for PRI Board

CIOs buy into fine art and mountain retreats for general accounts

If sovereign bonds disappoint, a holiday home might not

Hong Kong steering group to assess mandatory climate-related disclosures

As well as carbon market opportunities and launching Centre for Green and Sustainable Finance

PGIM Private Capital provided $6.5bn in private debt in H1 2021

Second largest H1 origination volume in a decade

Chart of the week: Stephen Catlin's rocket

Convex Capital's general account gained 66% in fair value despite turbulence in 2020

Danish academics' pension insurer warns of negative rates until 2030

P+ Pensionskassen for Akademikere

MS&AD Ventures increases fund size to $200m