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ESG strategies do not generate positive alpha, research suggests

Scientific Beta paper says return is "mechanically constructed" from balance sheet information

MetLife scores big, anomalous private equity returns

Insurer gains 13.3% on PE as LBO and venture capital investments soar

Die Bayerische announces intention to help build Munich's homes

Early move to alternatives, real credit, property help german insurer's life units make 5.2% in 2020

Talanx reveals extent and make-up of non-euro fixed income holdings

German groups cuts spread sensitivity through high-grade holdings

Biden's tax hike to offer silver lining for muni bonds

P&C insurers will profit from proposal according to Conning

Liquidity in the age of COVID

'What's our liquidity' was one of the biggest questions for insurers in Q1 2020. One year on, two insurers reflect on the steps their firms took to answer it, ensure liquidity was available, and how they approach it today as a result. Vincent Huck reports

Europe's general account extends growth streak to Q4 2020

Infrastructure and property funds only expanded in 2020, EIOPA figures show

Michele Gaffo to leave DWS

Former Poste Vita CIO joins private credit specialist HPS Investment Partners

News round-up - 05 May 2021

PGIM; Axa IM; MEAG; M&G; Manulife IM

PGIM Real Estate acquires Tokyo office building