Asset management
Further longevity deals expected in 2013
More deals expected to take place in 2013, but complexity of transactions is expected to limit market growth
11th European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2012
The best of Europe’s fund of hedge funds community was recognised at the 11th Annual European FoHF Awards 2012. Some of the big winners were FRM, Paamco, Aberdeen AM and Goldman Sachs AM International.
Uncertain 2013 challenges hedge fund strategy performance
Perception versus reality
Interview with Andrew McCaffery, Aberdeen Asset Management
11th European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2012
Insurance Risk North America: Insurers must 'break addiction to policy guarantees' in low-rate environment
Lack of product innovation means not enough products work in the low interest rate environment, panellists complain
The unintended consequences of the UFR
Annuity dawns
Investment in infrastructure set to rise as insurers seek yield
Swiss Re infrastructure deal shows developing appetite of insurers to finance long-term projects
Hedge funds expect abundant growth opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa
Promise of growth
Hedge fund managers show skill in finding value throughout 2012
Skill in finding value
Hedge funds see opportunities in shadow of Basel III
Contrasting capital considerations
German insurers' life guarantee reserves 'to double' in 2013 as low yields bite
Increased ZZR reserves 'threat to insurers' business model'
Value of multi-peril cat bonds challenged
Combining uncorrelated perils does not necessarily make bond more attractive and presents valuation challenges, say bankers
Lack of inflation clearing could hit LDI community
A different track
Insurers begin 'cautious' re-risking of investment portfolios as yields slump
Third-quarter results show small increase in equity exposure and lower-grade corporates
HK insurers ramp up dollar hedging activities
Insurers in Hong Kong are revising their long-term policy of not hedging out their US dollar exposures
Calls for better modelling of business interruption losses following Hurricane Sandy
Contingent business interruption models beginning to emerge, but data a challenge
Gaining a perspective on currency hedge fund industry recent performance
Currency role in institutional portfolios should expand
Mutuals warn of capital threat from UK 'twin peaks' regulation
Guidance needed on treatment of with-profits fund surpluses under new supervisory regime
Hedge funds face tough economic conditions as geopolitics takes centre stage
Geopolitical factors continue to impact markets
Norwegian regulator to ease internal model timetable in wake of Solvency II delays
French regulator also considering adjusting pre-approval schedule
