Standard Life Investments
Standard Life Investments is a leading asset manager with an expanding global reach. Its wide range of investment solutions is backed by its instinctive Focus on Change investment philosophy, disciplined risk management and shared commitment to a culture of investment excellence.
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Asset management in the Solvency II transition
This white paper explores how the implementation of Solvency II regulation will require further refinements in the way insurers approach asset management.
Managing a Matching Adjustment portfolio
This white paper focuses on the cash flow matching approach to portfolio management; how interest rate derivatives can be used within that process; and where the investment manager can add value for its insurance clients.
Smoothing the flow in illiquid assets
This paper gives an insight into illiquid assets from 9 industry experts. Answering questions such as ‘What kind of tools and techniques do you use to measure liquidity?’ and ‘How do you approach the issue of credit risk?’
Illiquid investments for matching adjustment
In this case study, we set out some key features of a recent commercial real estate (CRE) debt transaction carried out by an insurer. It also sets out key criteria that insurers have to meet to demonstrate that they are eligible for an MA portfolio.