
In this post from Anthony Burke on the JMR Blog he outlines some of the basics of XBRL reporting and explains how it is fast becoming the defacto reporting standard for the insurance industry worldwide.
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In this post from Anthony Burke on the JMR Blog he outlines some of the basics of XBRL reporting and explains how it is fast becoming the defacto reporting standard for the insurance industry worldwide.
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What will happen if your firms is not Solvency II ready on time? Hector Sants, Chief Executive Officer of the FSA answers the question at the ABI Biennial Conference. Others look at the implications of a delay in implementation.
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The possible delay in implementation of Solvency II made the headlines on Monday. The FT reported that “one person familiar with the commission’s thinking confirmed that some delay was now likely.” News of a possible delay to full implementation was mentioned by Risk.Net earlier last week. “Deadline delay fever” may also be fuelled by...
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A list of translation and pronunciation of Solvency II in the 27 EU countries, with a link to the relevant regulator.
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The principle of proportionality is essential for applying Solvency II to match the size and risk profile of the entity. Currently there is not enough guidance on how it will be applied, prompting many SMEs to ask: will Solvency II be a harmoniser or destroyer?
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In this guest post, Allan Christian, author of the Governance Matters blog shares his thoughts on Solvency II in Ireland and reviews a presentation given by Matthew Elderfield, Deputy Governor (Financial Regulation) of the Central Bank of Ireland in May this year. Allan is quick to post insights and views on Solvency II. His...
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Barnier responds, FSA conference Q&A, research, tweets. “Criticisms levied against Solvency II, particularly that calibrations are too high, have not been confirmed by evidence.”
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XBRL has been chosen as the reporting standard for Solvency II, bringing market harmonisation of the European insurance industry a step closer.
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