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Derivatives use set to increase among EU insurers

Low interest rates, financial market volatility and increased geographical diversification among EU life insurers have contributed to the sector's greater use of derivatives – and the trend is set to continue, according to rating agency Fitch.

European insurers increased equity exposure by 2% over six years

Europe's insurers increased allocation to equity by 2% in the years between 2011 and 2016, while decreasing fixed income exposure, according to a report by AM Best.

BNP Paribas AM appoints head for insurance and pensions solutions

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNP Paribas AM), the investment management arm of BNP Paribas, has hired Julien Halfon to fill the newly created role of head of pension solutions within its multi asset, quantitative and solutions investment group.

Canada Life Investment seals council HQ deal

Korea Post Insurance seeks foreign hedge fund managers

What Solvency II reforms mean for an insurers' investment strategy

Solvency II has been refined and reformed since it was introduced two years ago. Gareth Haslip from JP Morgan Asset Management describes the past, present and future amendments to Solvency II that will affect how insurers decide to invest their assets

Aberdeen Standard equity restructure sees six fund managers depart

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has restructured its equity division leading to the departure of six fund managers.

Allianz grows exposure to Asia with Shanghai office purchase

German insurer Allianz has purchased a 23% stake in two towers of the four office blocks in Sky Soho in Shanghai, China, for an undisclosed sum.

M&G launches private debt impact fund

M&G Investments has launched a fund focusing on private and illiquid debt that will deliver a positive social or environmental impact.

Asset repricing key threat for EU markets