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Investors should monitor environmental risks of infrastructure projects, say brokersInvestors and stakeholders should assess and manage environmental risks when undertaking initial appraisals during the construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, according to insurance broking firm, Marsh. 26 July 2016
MPs concerned over impact of Lifetime ISA on auto-enrolmentMembers of the Work and Pensions Committee remain concerned about whether the Lifetime ISA (LISA) could undermine pensions, according to their report. 26 July 2016
General insurers and brokers not doing enough to track appointed representatives, says FCAThe Financial Conduct authority has voiced concerns over ways in which non-life firms and intermediaries manage and monitor appointed representatives (ARs). 25 July 2016
MPs call for better regulation for pensions after BHS collapseFurther regulatory frameworks are needed to ensure sponsoring employers do not evade pension responsibilities, MPs said today in a report. 25 July 2016
Insurers liable for $30bn of world's catastrophes in first half-yearInsured losses caused by natural disasters around the world have cost firms $30bn in the first six months of 2016, according to Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team. 22 July 2016
TPR debates the need for across the board qualification for trusteesThe Pensions Regulator (TPR) has asked the industry whether pension professional trustees should be qualified or registered by a professional body and undertake ongoing development. 22 July 2016
Insurers lag behind pension funds in tackling climate riskThe global insurance industry is failing to keep pace with pension funds in protecting its portfolios from climate risk, leaving trillions of dollars exposed and threatening financial stability, according to research. 21 July 2016
ABI slams Supreme Court for making insurers pay despite 'collateral' liesInsurers' payout for claims that involve irrelevant lies could be a blow for honest customers, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said. 21 July 2016
Non-life insurers release the most reserves in 30 yearsFinancial reserves released by general insurers in 2015 have been the highest in the past 30 years, according to a letter published by the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA). 20 July 2016
Investors need higher quality sustainability data, research showsThe world's largest companies are not reporting enough on sustainability policies, according to a new report released today. 20 July 2016