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Solvency II seen deterring insurers from private equity

Joe Marsh
Some in the insurance industry want to see European regulators reconsider their "punitive" risk charges for unlisted equity investments. This could have implications in Asia.
Solvency II seen deterring insurers from private equity

Insurance industry experts have described the treatment of equity investments under Europe’s Solvency II regime as “harsh” and “punitive” and suggested that regulators should review their approach to private equity in particular.

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