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Transitioning from Libor: complex questions and no answers
21 February 2019The discontinuation of Libor will affect trillions of contracts across the global financial industry, Insurance Asset Risk reveals the scope of the impact on insurers and the unanswerable question they face in a transition period filled with uncertainty. Vincent Huck reports
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US insurance portfolios well prepared for credit cycle turn, says Fitch
21 February 2019Rising investment risk mitigated by stronger capital position post-2008
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Bernardino forecasts minor adjustments to PRIIPs regulation
21 February 2019Eiopa chairman replied to industry associations during scrutiny hearing on PRIIPs
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Investor pressure forces Glencore’s hand on coal
21 February 2019Mining giant commits to limit coal production in response to insurer-backed coalition
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LGIM RA counters flexible office disruptors with own offering
20 February 2019Capsule offering speeds up and simplifies leasing process to service growing demand for flexible offices
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Mapfre subscribes to €35m BBVA green bond
20 February 2019Terms and conditions negotiated using blockchain
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Schroders and Lloyds target June launch for joint venture
20 February 2019JV is part of a deal that awarded Schroders with a £80bn investment mandate from Scottish Widows
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Chinese insurance regulator official appointed head of Insurance Investment fund
20 February 2019Ex-CBIRC risk control head to oversee $45bn “belt and road” infrastructure spend
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Allianz’s digital investment fund grows to €1bn
20 February 2019The fund has invested in more than 15 companies to date
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Stormy days ahead for insurers as LGIM warns of global slowdown and credit default risks
19 February 2019From slower growth in the US and China, to the huge rollback of central bank purchasing, the global investment environment is in a perilous state that leaves insurers in need of knowing their weakest links, according to Legal & General Investment Managers. Adam Leach reports on the outlook for 2019 of its CIO and deputy CIO