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  • ICS version 1.0 inspires little faith in IAIS timetable

    15 August 2017

    Despite the IAIS heralding the launch of insurance capital standard version 1.0, insurers say it has achieved a lot less than originally promised. Is it time to scale back ambitions for version 2.0? Callum Tanner reports

  • 50 insurers to test global capital standard

    21 July 2017

    Version 1.0 of ICS released for extended field test

  • Insurer concerns remain rife on recovery and resolution planning

    29 June 2017

    1,200 comments received in IAIS's second attempt on ICP 12 consultation

  • IAIS appoints Paserot to head of capital and solvency

    24 May 2017

    Remaining as deputy secretary general, will begin new role on 1 June

  • IAIS's Kawai: "a financial crisis is triggered and spread because of entities"

    23 May 2017

    The International Association of Insurance Supervisors is developing a cross-sectoral, activities-based approach to systemic risk identification. Although some insurers are hoping this will eventually replace entities-based designation, Yoshihiro Kawai stresses that this will not be the case. He spoke to Callum Tanner at the NAIC conference in Washington, DC on 15 May

  • IAIS chief holds firm on entities approach to systemic risk

    17 May 2017

    Activities-based approach is complementary, says Kawai

  • FSOC's Woodall criticises IAIS transparency and engagement

    16 May 2017

    Woodall asks why he is not allowed to attend systemic risk meeting

  • IAIS should avoid setting new standards on corporate governance says Insurance Europe

    09 May 2017

    Lobby group asks for removal of "implicit" requirements in response to IAIS draft paper

  • Insurers split on recovery and resolution planning

    16 March 2017

    As the IAIS looks to develop a market-wide approach to systemic risk, Eiopa is developing rules that will require recovery and resolution plans from all insurers regardless of their size. This broader approach to systemic risk has split industry opinion and pitted large firms against small. Callum Tanner reports

  • IAIS concerned by fintech disruption

    14 March 2017

    Interconnectedness could increase due to limited number of tech platforms