Regulation
Solvency II Review
The European Commission put forward a comprehensive ‘review package’ of Solvency II rules with a potential impact on assets held by insurers.
Why ESG is Not Just a Green Bubble
ESG is no passing fad, as more investors are convinced that alpha can be found in ESG and regulators continue to introduce rules to lift ESG standards.
The Case for Core Infrastructure
Insurers benefit from long-horizon income, low volatility and reduced capital charge.
Callable Bonds
Callable Bonds: which bonds SCR credit calculation method, what is the impact on their use?
Renewable Energy in Light of Grid Parity
The gradual reduction of public support measures is ushering renewable energies into a new era; that of autonomy on electricity trading markets.
What Investors Should Know About SFDR
Asset managers sorting funds into different sustainability categories realise it’s only the first step on a longer ESG classification journey.
The Folly of the Fetish for Liquidity
Why DC schemes may need to rethink their default options.
Why Has Making an Impact Been Made so Hard?
Despite regulatory changes relating to ESG and Impact Investing, Trustees are still none the wiser about how to account for climate change in their scheme’s SIPs.
Risks Related to Nonbank Mortgage Lending in the United States
Nonbank lenders now dominate the US mortgage market for loans to low-income families guaranteed by the federal government. They are heavily reliant on short-term funding and have only a slim cushion to weather a shock.
Solvency II 2020 Review: The Potential Impacts on the Management of Assets by Insurance Companies
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Agency (EIOPA) published on October 15th 2019 its Consultation Paper on the Opinion on the 2020 review of Solvency II.
Accounting for Intangible Assets: The New Value Investing
Harris Associates believes that the most significant investments firms are making today are value-creating intangible assets like intellectual property
The Law on Energy Transition: The Impact on Insurance Companies
Insurance companies called upon to keep pace with the energy transition.
Acting as a Responsible Investor
In fulfillment of the article 173 of the French energy transition law.
Time to Re-invent the Default Wheel?
How a combination of member profiling and applying a risk-first investment approach improves member outcomes.
ESG Criteria to Combine Search for Return and Long-term Impact
An interview with Mirova's CIO.
IFRS 9: Evolution or Revolution?
IFRS 9 accounting standards could have a major impact on the results of banks, insurers and listed companies.
Indices in Hot Water
The carbon footprint of the major equity indices exceeds the +2°C objective of the Paris Climate Agreement (COP 21).
Trump's Decision: A Chance for Climate
Comments on US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement.
Mirova's Responsible Investment Report
In fulfillment of the article 173 of the French energy transition law.
Finance and Climate Change
French institutional investors are bound by the Energy transition law to take action.
Solvency 2: Rethinking the Debt Portfolio
How to incorporate SCR constraints into the portfolio allocation for insurer.
What do Trump's Policies Mean for Energy and the Climate?
Forces outside of Trump's influence may continue to drive development of clean energy in the US.
How to Escape the Illiquidity Trap
How to get paid for scarce capital and liquidity.
Solving the Insurance Equation
Insurers need innovative investment strategies in response to regulation and low yields.
What is Value for Money?
Pension schemes face up to new challenge.
Redefining Defined Contribution
How can pension providers keep up in an evolving space?
The Real Impact of Carbon on Portfolios
Improved assessment of carbon impact could spur ESG investment and drive innovation.
Mirova's Insights
Investing for a low carbon economy.