David Walker

Articles by David Walker

  • Major model change limits stifle new investments, says consultant

    08 November 2017

    Hymans Robertson advocates MA more akin to principles based ICAS regime

  • Eiopa proposes big expansion of 'grouping' to simplify Solvency II assessment of funds

    07 November 2017

    Authority also acknowledges cost of achieving 'look through'

  • Eiopa leaves door open to lower risk charge for unlisted equities

    07 November 2017

    Insurers struggling to prove lower volatility in strategic equities

  • Swiss Re hopes market normalisation will follow central bank moves

    02 November 2017

    Artificial measures "disproportionately impacted" insurers' investing, manager says

  • Eiopa's advice on standard formula change offers promise for insurers' investments

    01 November 2017

    The European authority published its recommendations to the European Commission on changing the standard formula, with positives to be found on the scope of look-through, regional government bonds and internal credit assessment.

  • Eiopa suggests boon for property and alternative investments

    30 October 2017

    Authority says look-through may apply to insurers' investment-related undertakings

  • China Life heralds 10% jump in net investment yield

    30 October 2017

    Yield now 5%, but still lags Ping An's

  • UK parliamentary committee urges loosening of strict capital constraints on investments after Brexit

    27 October 2017

    Treasury Committee says Solvency II is dangerous, while matching adjustment is artificial and cumbersome

  • PRA puts matching adjustment reform on the agenda

    25 October 2017

    Consultation open and suggestions could open door to new asset types

  • Ping An recruits from Citi for new fintech fund

    24 October 2017

    Global Voyager Fund already made investment in start-up of ex-Barclays head