Asa Gibson

Insurers' shift into private credit sparks evolution in internal rating capabilities

With insurers showing greater appetite for private credit, authorities are keen to ensure firms are applying robust credit risk assessments – but the lack of rating agencies in the space is giving regulators and insurers a headache. Asa Gibson reports.

New rules for China's insurers coming into force in April

New rules governing Chinese insurers' investments will come into force on 1 April

L&G poaches real estate fund manager from M&G

Legal & General Investment Managers (LGIM) Real Assets has appointed Yvonne Ambo to the newly created role of senior transactions manager

Retirement villages and care homes - an antidote to longevity risk?

The ageing population in Europe, often viewed as a great risk for the life sector, may also provide attractive investment opportunities through retirement and care home properties. Axa's real estate business is already active in the space. Asa Gibson reports

Prudential's Eastspring hires multi-asset CIO

Lloyd's chief explains coal divestment decision

Lloyd's of London will implement its coal exclusion policy for future investments from 1 April

M&G Prudential chooses Tata for digital services

UK life insurer Prudential's retail investment and savings unit M&G Prudential has contracted Tata Consultancy Services to take on its digital operations

China's regulator tightens rules on local government debt

Chinese insurers have been ordered to check their local government debt holdings and rectify any non-compliance as the state seeks to clampdown on illicit government borrowing

Two weeks to enter the inaugural Insurance Asset Risk Awards

Insurers and asset managers have two weeks left to complete their entries

Aegon's US affordable housing debt fund fully subscribed

Aegon's $100m US affordable housing debt fund, offered through its US real estate advisory business, has been fully subscribed