News

  • China Life delights investors with profit forecast

    24 October 2017

    Gross investment yield was 4.6% it says

  • L&G chief lauds UK property market as insurer makes record £1.1bn disposals

    24 October 2017

    Strong overseas demand for UK real estate assets makes the country a great place to invest, according to Legal & General's (L&G) chief executive Nigel Wilson.

  • Senior secured loans present opportunity as insurers slide down credit spectrum

    23 October 2017

    SSLs offer low volatility, have little interest rate risk and make no difference in the capital treatment under the Solvency II standard formula for equivalent rating and duration

  • Asset management taskforce 'key for UK's future'

    23 October 2017

    A taskforce of asset managers seeking clarity on a post-Brexit deal represents a huge step for the UK's future as an investment management centre, according to the chief executive (CEO) of trade body the Investment Association, Chris Cummings.

  • UK insurers stick by anti-cyclical buying of credit as appetite grows, Bank of England finds

    20 October 2017

    Research shows greater anti-cyclicality by underwriters than any other institution

  • Aberdeen Standard Investments launches impact fund

    20 October 2017

    Aberdeen Standard Investments has launched its first impact investment-focused fund. The fund is also its first since it was created through the merger of Standard Life Investments and Aberdeen Asset management.

  • Aviva Investors acquires £30m office development in Bristol

    20 October 2017

    Aviva Investors has acquired the first phase of Abstract Securities' redevelopment of Bristol Business Park for £30.06m ($39.62m) via its Lime Property Fund.

  • Travelers' private equity portfolio eases decline in fixed income returns

    19 October 2017

    US insurance group Travelers' investment returns during the third quarter helped ease the pain inflicted by a busy hurricane season in the US, which saw hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria bring the group's pre-tax income down by 59% compared to the same period last year.

  • PRA to require semi-annual reporting of market risk sensitivity

    18 October 2017

    Regulator warns new risks may need analysis as underwriters broaden investments

  • L&G finances £35m redevelopment of Headingley Stadium

    18 October 2017

    Legal & General (L&G) has agreed to finance the £35m ($46m) redevelopment of Headingley Stadium in partnership with Leeds City Council.