News

Over £1bn In CBILS Loans Backed By Directors’ Assets

A Freedom of Information request to the British Business Bank has revealed the high personal risk the owners and directors of smaller businesses have taken to secure funds through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme […]

Insurance Regulation

Guernsey Continues To Develop Greener Finance Offer

Guernsey’s development of green and sustainable finance continues with consideration being given to a introducing a lower risk weighting for green investments held by life insurers. The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has issued a […]

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FCA Decision on Crypto ETNs Is A Backward Step, Says Association

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recent decision to ban the sale of derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) linked to cryptoassets to retail customers is a huge setback for the UK in maintaining its dominant […]

Natural Catastrophe

The Interview: Layers Of Data Now Power Flood Mapping

Flood prediction is one of those mysterious arts that still poses a challenge for the insurance sector. Localised rainfall can often cause a flood, but this is incredibly difficult for the Met Office to narrow […]

UK Insurance Trends

Pensions: Mercer Launches DB Master Trust

Mercer today announced that it will launch its UK Mercer DB Master Trust, which offers pension scheme sponsors the potential for enhanced governance and economies of scale to deliver better outcomes for members. A DB Master […]

News

Legal & General’s Support for Senior Housing Shows The Way Ahead

This is an interesting move by Legal & General, who have today announced a £5m gift to the city of Newcastle. The cash will be used in two distinct projects. Initially and with immediate effect, […]