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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Insurers in the securitisation market: Securitisations of lifetime mortgages

We have seen a marked increase in the volume of structured finance transactions involving lifetime mortgage products in recent years (both funding transactions and the sale and purchase of lifetime mortgage books through...more

A&O Shearman

Helping consumers navigate their financial lives: The FCA’s Strategy for 2025 – 2030

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its strategy for the next five years, reaffirming its commitment to prioritising consumer interests. Building on the foundation laid by the previous strategy, which...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Municipal Financing and Disclosure

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The wildfires in Southern California earlier this year were another sobering reminder of the devastating impact of natural disasters on local communities, and Connecticut is certainly not immune....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Key Takeaways | Tax Credit Transfer Markets: Players, Platforms & Projections

On March 18, 2025, Philip Tingle joined a panel discussion during Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit titled “Tax Credit Transfer Markets: Players, Platforms & Projections” that covered market trends, pricing...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

NAIC Advances Initiatives on Insurance Company Investments at Spring National

Insurance companies, sponsors and other interested parties should take note of key developments concerning investments by insurers at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Spring National Meeting, held...more

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Germany Creates Improved Framework Conditions for Investments in Infrastructure Funds

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Conditions for direct or indirect investment in infrastructure have significantly improved for German regulated investors covered by the Investment Ordinance (Anlageverordnung) in regard to the investment of their secured...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Hodl or Fold? The Insurance and Liability Minefield of Bitcoin for Business

Cryptocurrency isn’t just for tech startups and X (formerly Twitter) enthusiasts anymore. Mainstream corporations are increasingly forced to consider Bitcoin—the undisputed “king” of crypto—and other investments into digital...more

Woodruff Sawyer

If Gen AI Is a Bubble, Here's How Investment Managers Can Stay Protected

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In 2024, global venture investment in generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) grew to more than $56 billion, a 94% year-over-year increase from 2023. From 2023 to 2025, Nvidia’s market cap has grown from about $500...more

Hogan Lovells

Private capital and insurance: two way traffic

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Private capital investment in the insurance sector is established, large and growing. This article looks at why this is the case, and the challenges and the likely direction of travel for the near future, and also at the...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Private Debt Explosion: Breaking New Ground

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In the last 12 months, we have seen private debt markets take off over other strategies. In particular, there are now more creative ways of bringing in new types of investors to this asset class, including insurers, pension...more

K&L Gates LLP

RWI in Health Care M&A: Part 2

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In part two of this two-part series, Matt Miller and Andrew Lloyd analyze represenmarket.tations and warranties insurance (RWI) in the health care M&A -2landscape. They discuss the process of finding and securing an...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Thinking About Buying a Racehorse? Things to Consider.

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Imagine how exhilarating it would be to watch your horse cross the finish line first (or even second or third) in a Breeders' Cup race. Is that possible? Is world-class racing too lofty of a goal for a pro­spective new owner,...more

Conyers

Top 5 Cayman Islands Publications of 2024

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While there was lots to read about from a Cayman Islands perspective this past year, our most popular articles came from our Regulatory & Risk Advisory, Corporate, Insurance, and Litigation & Restructuring and practices....more

Crunched Credit

A Modest Proposal Concerning A Grand Bargain For Our Business 

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Let me begin with an apology for not being in print for a while.  All that Ho-ho-ho-ing and a lot of mulling over this particular commentary is to blame.  Today, with writer’s block behind me, this commentary is about...more

Rumberger | Kirk

FINRA Reminds Financial Firms How AI Use Poses Significant Risks

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These days, artificial intelligence is everywhere we look, and the financial services industry is no different. As AI use increases, regulatory bodies are updating their rules and guidelines detailing how companies should and...more

Fenwick & West LLP

EY Survey Reveals Emerging 'Say-Do' Gap between Sustainability Reporting and Investing

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EY just released its 2024 Institutional Investor Survey, for which it surveyed 350 investment decision-makers from institutions around the world, including asset management firms, wealth management firms, insurers and pension...more

White & Case LLP

2024 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance...more

Walkers

Constructs in Industry Loss Cat Bonds

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Catastrophe bonds using industry-loss triggers have become increasingly popular among ILS investors and cedant sponsors. Industry loss catastrophe bonds pose less adverse selection risk from the point of view of...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Insurance Expense Allocation for Investment Managers: A Primer

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Now that the Private Fund Adviser Rules have been chucked into the dustbin of history, should investment advisers expect the SEC staff to give them the benefit of the doubt on expense allocation? Not likely. This is a...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Broker Malpractice: How Policyholders Can Proactively Protect Themselves

Today, hosts Lynda A. Bennett and Eric Jesse discuss a recent decision that addresses broker malpractice – a common claim for policyholders to pursue after learning insurance protection is unavailable or insufficient to cover...more

Carlton Fields

New SEC RILA Rules: Implementation Issues and Practical Considerations

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On July 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new rules for registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) and registered market-value adjustment annuities (MVAs). The new rules will significantly impact...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Louisiana MGA Legislation: A Sign of Heightened Scrutiny?

Louisiana recently amended its statutes regulating managing general agents (MGAs). Certain of the amendments conform Louisiana law to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners MGA Model Act (NAIC Model) adopted in...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC grants no-action relief to delay payment from variable insurance contracts to protect vulnerable adults in cases of suspected...

Recently, in response to a request from the Committee of Annuity Insurers, the staff in the Chief Counsel's Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Investment Management issued a no-action letter...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Guide to D&O Insurance for SPAC IPOs, 2024 Edition

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As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

A Different Kind of Swift Advice May 2024 - In Our Ratings Era: Top Lender Considerations for Subscription Facilities

One of the best things about fund finance is that there is always something new and exciting happening in our space. New players come online, and new products and solutions solve issues that pave the way for fund borrowers to...more

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