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GEMS® Software Receives Best Economic Scenario Generator Award from Risk.net for Fourth Time in Six Years
12/06/2016
Conning, a leading global provider of risk and capital management software and advisory solutions to the insurance and pension industries, has received the award for Best Economic Scenario Generator (ESG) in Risk.net’s 2016 Buy-Side Awards.
Conning’s Risk Management Software Extends Its User Calibration Capabilities During the Current Era of Market Distortions
09/27/2016
Conning, a leading global investment management firm and financial risk modeling software company, today announced the release of Version 6.6 of its suite of risk management software products, including the ADVISE® Enterprise Risk Modeler, FIRM® Portfolio Analyzer, and GEMS® Economic Scenario Generator (ESG).
Society of Actuaries and Conning Provide a Practical Guide on Economic Scenario Generators
08/10/2016
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) released a new research paper on economic scenario generators. Authored by Conning, a global investment management firm with financial risk modeling software capabilities, the paper serves as a practical guide in understanding future paths of economies and financial markets, and risk elements driving financial variability.
Conning Completes Octagon Acquisition
02/02/2016
Conning, a premier global investment management firm, today announced that it has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”), a U.S.-based investment manager with expertise in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), bank loans and high yield bonds.
Conning Sees Growing Demand For Its High Dividend Equity Strategy In a Volatile Market Environment
01/28/2016
According to Conning, a leading global investment solutions provider, insurance industry investors, are increasing allocations to high dividend equity strategies in this low interest rate environment to enhance income and portfolio diversification.
Conning To Acquire Octagon Credit Investors
11/05/2015
Conning, a leading global insurance asset management firm, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”), a U.S.–based manager of specialized credit asset classes with expertise in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), bank loans and high yield bonds.
Conning, Inc. Announces Launch of Conning-Goodwin Capital Core Plus Bond CIF
10/21/2015
Conning, Inc. today announced the launch of the Conning-Goodwin Capital Core Plus Bond CIF (“Fund”).
Cathay Financial Holdings Completes Conning Acquisition
09/18/2015
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (“Cathay”) (TWSE: 2882), a leading financial services provider, today has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Conning Holdings Corp. (“Conning”) through its subsidiary, Cathay Life Insurance Co, Ltd. (“Cathay Life”). Conning is a premier global investment manager focused on the insurance industry with capabilities in risk and capital management and insurance research.
Conning Builds Strong Case for Portfolio Diversification for Property-Casualty Insurers
08/06/2015
A recent Conning® analysis that models the impact of non-traditional and alternative investments on Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers’ portfolios illustrates how diversification may help optimize P/C portfolios’ risk/reward ratio under various market conditions.
Conning Appoints Donald E. Townswick as Equities Director
05/05/2015
Conning, Inc., a leading global provider of investment management solutions, services and research to the insurance industry, today announced the appointment of Donald E. Townswick, CFA, as Director, Equity Products. Based in Hartford, CT, Don will support Conning’s global equity strategy, including the development of new equity strategies.