Articles by Michael Faulkner
We need an agreement on Omnibus II if Solvency II is to be kept on track
Optimism as trilogue discussions recommence, but a long way to go before an agreement is reached
Insurers developing internal model risk calibrations for non-standard credit assets
Underlines growing strategic importance of infrastructure bonds and MBS, finds survey
The IAIS’s systemic risk proposals are contentious, but a global capital standard will be even more so
The IAIS’s systemic risk proposals are contentious, but a global capital standard will be even more so
NAIC calls for coordination of US and international systemic risk regimes
Financial Stability Board's G-Sii regime should be consistent with US Sifi rules, says NAIC chief
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Are insurers prepared for central clearing of OTC derivatives?
Asian insurers abandoning liability matching in the hunt for yield
Ultra-low rates forcing companies to shift focus from asset-liability matching
Insurer recovery plans will be key issue in systemic risk debate
Insurance Risk launches updated, interactive iPad app
Early-warning indicators needed to address failings in Solvency II - PRA chief
Effective and prudent solution needed on Solvency II matching adjustment, says Bailey
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Long-term guarantees assessment threatens to open more divisions in Omnibus II talks
Long-term guarantees assessment threatens to open more divisions in Omnibus II talks
LTGA proposals set to stoke divisions between insurers and lawmakers
Concerns that Eiopa's proposals will not work and could delay Solvency II
Swedish insurers warn of manipulation threat to new discount curve
Concerns Solvency II-based risk-free curve could be distorted by speculators as market begins to adjust ALM hedges
Life and Pensions Nordics: Insurers call for clarity on interim measures
Swedish regulator will not make guidelines legally binding on firms
Life and Pensions Nordics: Interim measures 'not undemocratic' – Eiopa
Guidelines 'necessary for convergence' but fears of two-speed implementation
Life and Pensions Nordics: regulators and insurers must respond to guarantees challenge
Solvency II must support long-term guarantees but insurers must develop simple products, says Nordea Life and Pensions CRO
Risk-managing the next generation of savings products
Risk-managing the next generation of savings products
Solvency II interim measures a 'win-win' for insurers and supervisors - Bernardino
Guidelines necessary to achieve convergence and improve quality of preparations, says Eiopa chairman
UK annuity providers review credit risk strategies
Balancing act
Variable annuity products must avoid the derivatives witch hunt
Variable annuity products must avoid the derivatives witch hunt
Van Hulle: Long-term investment agenda must not side-track Solvency II
Political focus on promoting long-term finance could be detrimental to insurance industry, warns European Commission's former Solvency II leader
Q&A: Karel Van Hulle on Solvency II delays and the challenges ahead
Beating the negative forces
Extensive reporting guidelines in Solvency II interim measures 'will challenge insurers'
Eiopa says measures will help supervisors and insurers prepare for Solvency II
Insurers 'should be exempt from initial margining requirements' on ALM hedges
No economic need for initial margin on non-centrally cleared derivatives, argues Insurance Europe