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Insurers bolster inflation protection
Hedging assets sought to combat escalating risk of interest rate and inflation spike
What clients liked most about Desjardins this year were its products that offer a minimum return and potential for growth, and its ability to get new ones to market quickly. Among the products that made...
The Nordic countries have introduced innovative measures to help insurers combat the low interest rates in the region. But these measures have brought their own problems for the insurance industry. Are...
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National regulators ramp up efforts to combat low rate threat
With protracted low interest rates being arguably the biggest challenge for life insurers, national regulatory authorities are taking steps to manage the threat posed to insurers’ solvency levels and ability to meet guarantees. Louie Woodall reports...
Volatility structurers turn to FX and rates as equity disappoints
Appetite for hedging equity exposure with structured products based on volatility shrank last year as confidence grew that markets will remain stable for the forseeable future. Now, bankers are looking beyond equity volatility to make returns
Non-equity volatility could be the future for structured products
Appetite for hedging equity exposure with structured products based on volatility shrank last year as confidence grew that markets will remain stable for the forseeable future. Now, bankers are looking beyond equity volatility to make returns. Vita Millers...
The low-yield environment is a challenge for regulators as well as insurers...
On March 7, 2009 the Bank of England began its aggressive policy of monetary stimulus, slashing interest rates to 0.5% and commencing quantitative easing. Now, four years on, with the UK economy teetering on the brink of a triple-dip recession, there...
European financial regulators challenge Eiopa on harmonised response...
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Uncertainty stokes demand for rates 'tasting menu'
Structurers are working hard to offer solutions that take into account today’s unpredictable rates environment. But is anyone winning? David Wigan reports
VA providers seek regulatory boost to products in Asia
Dealers seeking variable annuity related hedging opportunities in Asia-Pacific are focusing on South Korea. While some players have sold hedges based on structured variants of CPPI, dealers hope that the prospect of new regulation in Asian markets could...
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