2022 began with the hope of reduced market uncertainty: COVID-19 has been on the decline, and a general pick-up in economic activity has been observed. In practice, the year is being shaped by macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, and against the prospect of stagflation over the horizon.
Deal-making set to continue despite headwind. Macroeconomic headwinds, compounded by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, have led to more caution in the M&A market, both in the UK and globally.
ESG Perspectives: A 360° view of key ESG issues and opportunities for corporates in 2022. What does ESG really mean for corporates in 2022? We have teamed up with leading ESG advisors at Hogan Lovells, Georgeson and Kekst CNC to draw together our insights in a guide that provides a 360° response to this question, and to help clients respond holistically to the ESG issues and opportunities they currently face.
There is now greater awareness of the important role counterparty risk, member experience and ESG play in the selection of a preferred insurer to transact with.
The dawning of a New Year provides us with the chance to reflect on what we’ve experienced in the year just gone and what challenges and exciting opportunities lie ahead.
In 2016 the pan-European insurance regulatory regime, commonly known as Solvency II, came into effect. In our latest End-state Market Update, we explore the key trends that have shaped the bulk annuity market since the introduction of Solvency II; and the implications that these trends could have on the protection provided by insurers to member benefits.
Looking beyond the rating – an early New Year’s resolution. What is the purpose of a covenant assessment? Whilst the first task is to provide a robust rating for the covenant, it’s the “so what” that really matters.
A new phenomenon, the democratisation of the ‘short-squeeze, appeared at the beginning of 2021. We explore network effects and gamification in this report.
