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Matching Adjustment in practice – the PRA’s view
Just when life insurers were breathing a sigh of relief for getting over the MA hurdle, the PRA has released a draft supervisory statement explaining further aspect…
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Secondary annuity market – game on!
The government has released its response to the secondary annuity market consultation which ran earlier this year. We summarise the response and consider what it m…
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An early Christmas present from EIOPA
Following pressure from UK insurers (largely through the ABI), an external review of EIOPA’s fundamental spreads was conducted during November 2015.
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For sale - annuity. One careful owner, full service history
Scott Eason and Michael Henderson presented at the IFoA’s Life Conference on 19 November on the topic of the secondary annuity market. This blog summarises the pre…
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Laying the foundations for infrastructure
Following substantial political pressure, the European Commission has rushed through reduced capital charges under the standard formula for certain investments. The…