Toby Nangle recently wrote “How to (more) properly compare bond yields across markets” (non-gift link). The story behind the article is straightforward: commentators are going back to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has hired Samantha Cook from the World Bank, who brings deep experience in disaster risk insurance arrangements, including parametric risk transfer and…
Fed Reserve Bank of SF President Mary Daly indicated further rate cuts are likely needed, but the US central bank should approach those cuts with caution. She…
I have been looking at term premium models as part of a non-writing project. I decided to take a look at the Kim & Wright model output…
Long-term U.S. treasury rates increased this week. The 30-year treasury rate had an increase of 0.07%. The 10-year treasury rate saw an increase of 0.08% and is…
As discussions begin regarding the upcoming January reinsurance renewals, the question of how disciplined ILS managers will remain on contract structures looms, with Cahal Doris, Chief Investment…
In our previous columns, we’ve often addressed a major pitfall for bond investors: the attempt to out-guess the market. Many are frustrated with current yields and decide…
I was hoping to relax after my visit to Rome, but the equity markets are currently in free during the Sunday night futures sessions. At the time…