Insurance & Pensions
Michel de la Belliere, EMEA Solvency II Lead Partner; Rick Lester, UK Solvency II Lead Partner; Francesco Nagari, Global IFRS Lead Partner, Deloitte UK
Solvency II, the new solvency regime for European insurers and reinsurers, comes into force in January 2013. Messrs de la Belliere, Lester and Nagari explore the implications for the financial industries.
August 12, 2011Related by the tag Insurance
Insurance & Pensions
Hendrisman Rahim, President Director, Asuransi Jiwasraya
With just 14 percent of Indonesia’s population insured, the challenge for the sector is showing people the benefits that comprehensive financial planning can bring to themselves and their families. Hendrisman Rahim discusses Asuransi Jiwasraya’s 150 years of experience, its comprehensive distribution networks, and the new products the company has tailored to meet the needs of a new generation.
April 16, 2012
Insurance & Pensions
Walid Sidani, Shaikh W Ahmed, and Abdulla Al Naeimi, ADNIC
Recognised for the third time in the World Finance Insurance Awards, ADNIC has developed strongly thanks to its accelerated evolution plan and strong business pillars. Its c-suite officers discuss the increasingly competitive insurance market, getting closer to customers, and engaging with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision for a diversified economy.
March 26, 2012
Insurance & Pensions
Yιlmaz Yιldιz, CEO, Groupama
The Turkish economy has performed impressively over the last three years, with one of the fastest growth rates after China. The pensions and insurance sector has mirrored this performance, but although growth is strong (15 percent), excessive competition and regulation hinders profitability. Yιlmaz Yιldιz discusses the way forward for the sector in a country where the premium per capita is just one sixth of the European benchmark.
February 22, 2012Related by the tag UK
Investment
Paul White, CEO, and Stuart Jenkin, Director of Fund Management, Frogmore Real Estate Partners
The UK real estate market is divided in two: there’s London, and there’s the rest of the country. Messrs White and Jenkin from the 50-year-old investment firm Frogmore discuss the many reasons for sub-sector growth within the capital, and explain the adding-value focus in managing the company’s funds.
September 9, 2011
Brokerage
James Hughes, Senior Market Analyst, Alpari UK
The foreign exchange markets are more volatile than ever, with many traditionally strong countries still desperately recovering from the financial crisis, and big question marks over the future of the US dollar. Mr Hughes explores a few ways to trade volatility, while maintaining good risk management.
July 28, 2011
Energy
Dan Barry, Global Director of Clean Energy, Gazprom Marketing and Trading
The Clean Energy department of Gazprom M&T is responsible for the energy giant’s carbon trading and actions on the emissions reductions markets. Mr Barry discusses his team’s role in Rimba Raya, the uniquely successful deforestation project, and the elephant that remains in the room for carbon markets.
July 23, 2011