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A race against the future - how governments are tackling the issue of rising state pension costs
Reforming state pensions is a top priority in Europe as governments attempt to plug huge deficits exacerbated by the global financial crisis. Andrew Sheen examines the current state of European pensions...
APG shifts to short-term inflation hedging strategy
Amsterdam-based pension fund administrator APG denied its decision to increase its use of inflation...
UK’s pension regulator warns over longevity swap lock-ins
Provider lock-in and inappropriate contracts may make it difficult for pension schemes entering...
- Longevity swap trade association aims to 'square the circle' between pension funds and investors
- APG shifts to short-term inflation hedging strategy
- UK’s pension regulator warns over longevity swap lock-ins
- IAIS plans group supervision framework by 2013
- CRO Forum identifies emerging risks
- 401(k) reform could prompt expansion of US annuity sector
- OECD blasts eastern European pension contribution grab
Latest issue highlights
Chinese insurers face-up to the risk management challenge
The Chinese insurance sector has experienced an unprecedented level of growth in recent years, but as the premium inflows pile up...
Insurance inroads
Structured product manufacturers have targeted the insurance sector as a potentially important new distribution channel following...
Calculating the liquidity premium
Market dislocation at the end of 2008 prompted calls from many in the insurance industry for the addition of a liquidity premium...
Editor's choice
Escape from Solvency II - insurers consider the offshore option
Many UK insurers faced with growing regulatory pressure are seeking a move offshore to escape the forthcoming Solvency II regulations and the high capital...
Defining dependence - the changing face of asset class correlation
Diversification let the industry down in the last two years, as alternative asset classes moved in tandem with equity and fixed income. With its estimation...
Time for action
The impact of the financial crisis on pension provision globally cannot be overstated. From outright theft of private pension assets in that perennial...
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Technical papers
Modelling non-life risk for Solvency II in a reinsurance context
With the implementation measures of Solvency II being finalised, the optimal complexity of internal models - how to best account for risks with as few...
Using trading restrictions in replicating portfolios
With replicating portfolios, smaller is generally better. Existing optimisation methods for constructing replicating portfolios, however, often include...
Awards & rankings
Life & Pensions awards 2009
Life & Pensions presents its third annual awards which highlight the cutting edge in risk management for pension schemes and insurers. The judging...
Pension rankings 2009
In a year of hectic volatility on the markets, Deutsche Bank has held its top position in this publication's pension rankings - but it is all change...
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