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Allianz provides €100m finance loan for logistics property in Czech Republic

Insurer expands in CEE with €100m loan

US Treasury recommends lowering infrastructure capital requirements

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

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

European Parliament adopts rules on STS securitisation and preferential capital treatment

The European Parliament today (26 November) voted to adopt rules that require securitisations to be less complex and more transparent – as part of an initiative to revive the European securitisation market.

Internal models "by and large consistent" on sovereign risk, says Eiopa

EU authority issues update on its internal model consistency projects

PRA puts matching adjustment reform on the agenda

Consultation open and suggestions could open door to new asset types

Swiss insurers' investment portfolios fail to meet climate change standards

Far higher than Paris Agreement of 2°C pledge

Fukoku Life buys $38.5m private green bond from MuniFin

Japanese mutual insurer Fukoku Life has bought a privately placed 10-year green bond from Finnish investment bank MuniFin for AUD$50m ($38.5m).

Hiscox hires former Partnership CIO

Specialist Lloyd's insurer Hiscox has appointed Alex Veys to take over as chief investment officer from David Astor, who is retiring following 15 years with the underwriter.

Ping An recruits from Citi for new fintech fund

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