Analysis

Asia | analysis 20 Mar 18

The consolidation drama playing out in Europe’s life sector is grabbing headlines while significant regulatory change in Asia – including a cap on insurer ownership – remains firmly out of focus.

Middle East | analysis 19 Mar 18

As the Abu Dhabi headquartered Insurance Authority drags its heals on finalising sector reform, many businesses are anticipating what the incoming regulations will mean for them and pressing ahead with new strategies.

Asia | analysis 16 Mar 18

Emerging market equities is one of the few asset classes where investors are still seeing value, but as the asset class makes a comeback investors have different takes on whether to allocate to regional funds or leave geographical allocation to portfolio managers.

Companies | analysis 15 Mar 18

Prudential’s decision to spin-off and float its UK asset management and savings arm was met with widespread approval from investors. But how many of them will continue to invest in the life insurer’s “neglected” business when it lists?

Investment | analysis 14 Mar 18

With a recent spate of initial public offerings (IPOs) and planned listings from Transact, AJ Bell and Nucleus, industry experts share their thoughts on what this means for the future of platforms.