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Derivatives use set to increase among EU insurers
19 April 2018Low 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.
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European insurers increased equity exposure by 2% over six years
18 April 2018Europe'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.
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BNP Paribas AM appoints head for insurance and pensions solutions
18 April 2018BNP 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.
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Canada Life Investment seals council HQ deal
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Korea Post Insurance seeks foreign hedge fund managers
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What Solvency II reforms mean for an insurers' investment strategy
17 April 2018Solvency 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
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Aberdeen Standard equity restructure sees six fund managers depart
17 April 2018Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has restructured its equity division leading to the departure of six fund managers.
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Allianz grows exposure to Asia with Shanghai office purchase
17 April 2018German 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.
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M&G launches private debt impact fund
17 April 2018M&G Investments has launched a fund focusing on private and illiquid debt that will deliver a positive social or environmental impact.
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Asset repricing key threat for EU markets
16 April 2018