Insurers

From the transition to a risk-based capital regime to the nuances of private markets, insurers are extending duration and seeking alpha to survive a low-growth era and navigate the differing logics of Hong Kong and mainland China’s solvency frameworks.

Private equity managers must now demonstrate operational value creation rather than relying on leverage and multiple expansion.

Portfolio maturity, regulatory constraints and liquidity expectations are shaping divergent strategies for private market exposure.

Pensions in Canada and Australia sign landmark deal to boost investment; Australian Super invests nearly $20 million in NRG Energy; and more.

From Shanghai to New York, London to Hong Kong, three C‑suite women share how bold choices and resilience propelled them to leadership in finance, ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday.

Norway's SWF excludes India's Adani Green Energy from its portfolio; Australia's Aware Super scraps restrictions on high-carbon companies' investment; and more

Deputy CIO Bill Lu said the insurer is reinforcing its two-layered strategy—balancing bonds and equities, while expanding into gold and global markets.

APAC institutional investors are moving up the risk spectrum, targeting 8–12% net IRRs in European infrastructure.

The insurer’s collaborations with asset managers and data providers are shaped by clearly defined portfolio needs rather than specific deal opportunities, reflecting governance discipline and the operating realities of an insurance balance sheet.

Canadian pension La Caisse reportedly selling $1.5 billion in Chinese PE assets; Indonesian SWF Danantara eyes investment in national stock exchange; and more.

CIO Dennis Luk outlines YF Life’s 2026 strategy, combining diversification and downside protection with AI-driven tools to boost portfolio resilience and long-term growth.

The insurer is reinforcing its multi-manager approach to risk management while steering clear of concentration risks.