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Insurance market regulators have begun a sweeping review of complex investments – including many crafted by private fund managers as they pile on new assets from insurers.

According to Clearwater Analytics' survey of asset managers and owners, 40% expect a 3% to 4% inflation rate in three years. While this is above the Fed's long-term 2% objective, it is lower than recent readings, including 7.9% over the 12 months ended in February.

Clearwater Analytics released a flash poll of some 100 institutional asset managers and owners on Friday that asked how they are adjusting their investment strategies as a result of surging inflation.

They say good things come to those who wait. The governments proposed post-Brexit reforms to the EU’s Solvency II requirements finally incentivises UK insurers to put their excess cash to better use with lower capital charges.

Clearwater Analytics has announced that Athora Holding Ltd. has selected Clearwater to support its growth strategy, streamline the operating model and provide a consolidated view of accounting, regulatory, and operational reporting across all entities.

As financial officers, we often have to remind ourselves what business we are really in: are we producing solid returns for investors, or focused on the process of producing financial reports? The food services industry is the perfect example. Restaurants don’t waste time developing separate ordering or reservation systems when they can leverage Grubhub, Seamless, OpenTable, etc. Instead, they focus on differentiators like developing their menus and providing outstanding service in a unique atmosphere. So, why should financial institutions think any differently when it comes to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)?

REITs have a different level of sophistication compared to other financial instruments. As such, they require the development and construction of extensive internal processes because until most recent years, a true investment accounting and reporting solution wasn’t available on the market.