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Asset management analysis
Managed mutual funds have the potential to outperform their benchmarks, but their prospects are generally slim. Brian Wimmer, Sandeep Chhabra and Daniel Wallick of Vanguard warn that captives need to take a longer view when it comes to their fund performance expectations. 28 November 2013
Actuarial & underwriting
R&Q has acquired MPPA Insurance, a Class 2 Bermudian captive already in run-off, for $3.4 million in its first Bermuda transaction. 2 July 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
Captives are facing a troubled investment environment. Here, the team at HSBC outlines why short duration products should form part of any captive’s asset allocation. 31 May 2013
Analysis
Colleen McHugh considers the importance of cash as an asset class for captive insurance companies, addressing its many positive attributes and the increasing risks associated with holding large positions in cash. 30 May 2013
Analysis
In the current troubled investment environment, captives would do well to consider their alternatives. Here, Richard Garland of Investec Asset Management explores the potential of emerging market debt. 30 May 2013
Analysis
A risk-neutral investment strategy, one that immunises captives against known and expected liabilities, has the potential to free up a third investment stream that captives can then put to work. 2 May 2013
Analysis
The EIOPA has highlighted the importance of cooperation between national supervisory authorities in response to the sustained low interest rate environment. 11 March 2013
Asset management analysis
Bermuda-based Enstar Group, which specialises in acquiring and managing insurance and reinsurance companies in run-off, has completed its acquisition of Seabright Holdings. 14 February 2013
Asset management analysis
According to a special report issued this week by AM Best, captives survived the economic collapse but
Solvency II’s implementation presents considerable problems for the industry. 14 February 2013
Asset management analysis
Independent wealth management firm London & Capital will begin offering a managed portfolio solution specifically for cell captives. 29 November 2012
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