FTLife Deputy CIO sees rising appeal of private debt for insurers
Elevated rates and recent regulations make private debt an attractive option for insurers seeking diversification and high returns, the senior executive said at the Insurance Investment Briefing in Hong Kong.
Incoming regulatory changes and fundamental shifts in the market are making private debt increasingly attractive for insurers, according to Carol Mo, the insurer’s deputy chief investment officer.
"The implementation of RBC [Risk-Based Capital] regulation actually makes direct lending or private debt very attractive compared to the old days," Mo said at a panel discussion at AsianInvestor’s Insurance Investment Briefing on March 19.
Under the new RBC regulations—which is expect…
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