Top 15 life insurance executives: Mark Konyn, Ajit Banerjee

AsianInvestor has identified 15 exceptional executives from life insurance companies operating in the region. Today, we shine the spotlight on senior executives from AIA Hong Kong and Shriram Life Insurance from India.

Asian institutions seen lagging on climate allocations

Energy transition investing and net-zero commitments are lower in the region, according to a global survey of asset owners and their representatives.

Editorial Board Spotlight: A behind-the-scenes look at Richard Chan's unique role

CTF Life's chief investment and ALM officer shares the most rewarding aspect of his role, and how he achieves success in the investment world.

Weekly roundup of people news, Oct 25

NZ Super names joint CIOs; Rest Super appoints interim co-CIOs; Philippines' SSS appoints officer in charge; M&G hires for APAC intermediary distribution; AIA's Singapore-based fund selector joins Prudential; and more.

Investing for resiliency with alternative credit

Alternative credit strategies such as direct lending, energy infrastructure credit, real estate debt, and collateralised loan obligations can provide shelter for portfolios during uncertain times.

Three strategies for optimising liability-matching fixed income portfolios in Asia

The arrival of new regulations and accounting standards across Asia has meant that many Asian insurers are seeing mark-to-market movements affecting their balance sheets. For those not employing careful asset and liability managing (ALM) strategies, this can result in painful volatility in accounting profit and loss, as well as insolvency says LGIM’s James Hayes.

The three key themes driving interest in NAV oversight and contingent arrangements

In a dynamic market environment with increased regulatory scrutiny and a sharp focus on operational resilience, leveraging technology to create a robust NAV oversight process has become critical.

Asia in transition: accessing new sources of private credit

Private credit’s success story still has a long road to run, and energy transition infrastructure in Asia offers a compelling alternative entry point. Investors are seeking assets backed by the type of robust research and large – or even proprietary – deal flow, typically the type of offerings that HSBC Asset Management is able to bring.

Steering a new allocation path for insurers in dynamic markets

In a world where all assets do not go up in lock step, insurance investors should prioritise flexibility, dynamism, and forward thinking, says Tim Antonelli, head of insurance multi-asset strategy for Wellington Management.

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