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Covid-19 business interruption losses begin for some ILS funds
A number of insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds reported small losses related to business interruption claims from the Covid-19 pandemic in July, with quota shares the main source. It’s understood that some collateralised quota share reinsurance positions covering mainly European carriers have begun to see actual claims related to property business interruption and that a share…
Read MoreRuoff takes on Head of Schroder Secquaero role, as Lohmann becomes Chairman
Global asset management group Schroders has announced leadership changes at its specialist insurance-linked securities (ILS) unit Schroder Secquaero, as Stephan Ruoff takes on the Head Of role as planned and Dirk Lohmann moves into the newly created position of Chairman. Stephan Ruoff, the former Tokio Millennium Re Group CEO, joined Schroder Secquaero almost a year…
Read MoreCan Crypto Really Bank The Unbanked?
Financial inclusion has been identified as an enabler for seven of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Unsurprisingly then, the G20 has committed to advancing financial inclusion worldwide, spawning strategies such as the Universal Financial Access (UFA2020) initiative. Organised by the World Bank Group (WBG), the UFA2020 programme exists for adults who are unable […]
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Read MoreThe pound remains highly vulnerable – despite recent gains
The pound remains highly vulnerable – despite rising sharply in recent days – and families and investors need to avoid complacency about possible significant drops, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more An Impressive Run The warning from Nigel Green, CEO […]
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Read MoreThe Case for a Second COVID-19 Ripple, Not Wave
The Case for a Second COVID-19 Ripple, Not Wave by Greg Presseau Of Perennial Capital Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more While the COVID-19 vaccine is within reach, we are left wondering if the return of COVID will resemble a normal flu season, starting around mid-Nov and crescendos to the SH Jan/FH Feb. […]
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Read MoreWhere in the world is the FinTech revolution taking place?
Even if you’re not into knowing about the latest news from the start-up world and have no real interest in finance, when the two come together in the form of FinTech, it’s something that has the power to change your life even without you being aware of how it came about. Q2 2020 hedge fund […]
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Read MoreEntropics targets raising new institutional ILS fund with sustainability focus
Entropics Asset Management AB, the Swedish manager of a catastrophe bond fund, is planning to raise a new institutional investment fund strategy focused on resilience and sustainable opportunities in insurance and reinsurance. Entropics was one of the first managers of an insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund to embrace sustainable development goals and responsible investment. The manager…
Read MoreWhy is the Senate even considering $500 billion coronavirus relief package?
Following the impasse over the coronavirus stimulus negotiations, there have been reports of the Senate Republicans preparing a $500 billion proposal. This $500 billion proposal had many pondering as to why the Senate is even considering such a proposal that is less than their initial proposal of $1 trillion, as well as, it doesn’t include […]
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Read MoreFive Signs Your Loved One Has a Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction has been around for as long as there’s been gambling. The Internet has changed the game, though, bringing the opportunity to bet a few bucks right into the home and the workplace. [reit] Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more This rise of online gambling (especially in online slots with no download […]
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