Global Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment in Q1 2024
Global private equity and venture capital deal value grew in the first quarter, although the volume of transactions declined from the same period in 2023
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Value-Creation Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Investment
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Future Impact of AI on Investment Market Strategy
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Artificial Intelligence Integration in Investment. Global Manager Survey
Questions about the effects of Artificial Intelligence are fundamental to the future of the investment management industry
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InsurTech companies rank among the top-performing US insurance stocks in early 2024. The US insurance technology space has grounds for optimism
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Total Assets and Investment of Euro Area Insurance Corporations
Total assets of euro area insurance corporations decreased to €8,163 billion in the third quarter of 2023, from €8,270 billion in the second quarter of 2023
Value of Venture Capital Funding Rounds in Q3 2023
The value of venture capital funding rounds worldwide dropped 27% year over year to $18.49 billion in October while the volume declined 23.8% to 1,243
UK Pension, Investment and Insurance Benefit Schemes
About 60% of defined benefit schemes in the UK use an LDI strategy. The strategy involves making allocation decisions and investments
U.S. Life Insurance Companies Investment Portfolio
Rising interest rates are expected to continue to reduce investment maintenance reserve (IMR) balances for U.S. life insurers
Tech-led Value Creation to Spur Company Growth. 3 Pillars by EY
Private equity firms and their portfolio companies need to go beyond simply employing technology for reducing costs and increasing efficiencies
Chinese Insurance Sector: Capital, Investment & Solvency Stability
China’s reduced capital charges for specific investments and amended solvency calculation will relieve insurers’ capital burden and enhance stability
Value of Private Equity & Venture Capital M&A Deals in Japan
The transaction value of private equity and venture capital deals in Japan plunged in the first half year over year, while the volume of deals remained roughly the same
Global Private Equity Investments in Insurance Underwriters Review
Global private equity deal values in insurance underwriter companies rose sequentially in the second quarter, but the industry total for H1 2023 remained shy of the $1 bn
Venture Capital Investments Worldwide Dropped
Venture capital investments worldwide dropped 44.6% to $20.37 bn in June 2024 from $36.78 bn in the same month in 2023, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence… Read More »Venture Capital Investments Worldwide Dropped
Private Equity & Venture Capital Investment in FinTech in the US and Europe
Private equity and venture capital investment in financial technology and payments companies in Europe has been dwarfed by the $10 billion
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Global Pension Fund M&A Activity Q1 2023
Global pension fund involvement in M&A and fundraising activity was strong in the 2023. Pension fund sponsors invested in 24 disclosed transactions
Belgian & Dutch Insurers’ Investments Should be Resilient to Credit Risks
Belgian and Dutch insurers’ conservative investment portfolios should be resilient to rising credit risks amid weakening economic conditions and tightening monetary policy
US Insurers’ Investments to the Failed Banks are Modest
Insurers’ investments to the failed banks (Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate and Signature Bank) are modest. Fitch-rated insurance entities’ direct investment exposure
Value of Global Private Equity Deals with Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment
The value of global private equity deals with sovereign wealth fund investment fell by nearly half. Transactions with sovereign wealth fund investment totaled $39 billion
Global Economy & New Drivers of Re/Insurance Sector Growth
The global economy is in a precarious position. The war in Ukraine has superseded COVID-19 as the dominant economic driver, even as China continues to grapple
Venture Capital Investment in Web 3.0, Blockchain & Crypto Startups
The second quarter saw a stable overall level of investment in Web 3.0, Blockchain & Crypto Startups, but many signs pointed to a decrease in venture capital
InsurTech Startups Will Recalibrate Strategy. New Trends for Growth
As tighter VC funding cycles and recessionary pressures are being felt across the broader economy, we can expect insurtechs to face even more scrutiny
ILS market remains a significant capital source for reinsurers in 2024. Alternative capital estemated at $110 bn, with the catastrophe bond market growing to $45 bn
In 2024, global reinsurer capital, including both alternative and traditional sources, has reached peak levels. Reinsurer capital stood at $695 bn as of mid-2024, marking a $25 bn increase
While the reinsurance industry faces challenges, such as geopolitical and economic uncertainty, its biggest threat is losing relevance. 2024 has been another year of volatility
Higher property values, urbanization, and increased repair costs are likely to drive demand for property re/insurance, particularly in regions facing heightened natural catastrophe