AIA looks to address rising hedging challenges
The insurer's head of investment solutions explains why upcoming changes to rules for using derivatives led to it implement a new collateral reporting solution.
Tag : derivatives
Life insurers to seek stable returns in alts... and derivatives
Larger life insurance firms are likely to pursue private asset investing more assertively. Some think that they could look to structured equity products that hedge risk too.
Why FWD’s CIO champions the use of derivatives
Paul Carrett says he supports the use of derivatives to hedge risks and execute promptly and hopes the new RBC regime doesn’t limit the investment opportunities available to insurers.
Market Views: Clearing the China bond hedging hurdle
Underdeveloped derivatives markets in China may be holding back investor access to onshore bonds. Three specialists tell AsianInvestor what needs to be done.
How AIA, Axa seek to manage risk
Derivatives can help insurers manage credit and currency risks but more awareness and expertise is needed, delegates heard at our Insurance Investment Forum in Singapore.
Why Asian asset owners are leery of volatility derivatives
Asset owners say there are several reasons behind their reluctance to invest into volatility index futures. They explained to AsianInvestor what they were.
