HSBC Economist: Fed to Raise Policy Rate in September, Twice More in 2017

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Ryan Wang, US economist, HSBC Securities, says contracting business investment and disappointing global economic growth may spur the Fed to raise its policy interest rate once this year by 25 basis points and twice more in 2017.

 

Vermont's Towle on Captive Domiciles: We're Not All the Same

Dan Towle, director of financial services, Vermont, recommends that potential captive sponsors interview domiciles to determine a best fit. Vermont licensed seven new captives so far in 2016.
 

Extremis' Fuller: Four Jurisdictions May Gain Disaster Risk Financing

Bryan Fuller, managing director, Extremis Global Risk Consulting, said his firm is working with four jurisdictions on a program that would provide financing in the event of major catastrophes.

 

Counsel: Alternative Risk Space Ripe for Captive Innovation

Gavin Woods, counsel for the law firm Appleby, says he expects the alternative risk space to continue its evolution as captive insurers innovate beyond insurance-linked securities and traditional natural cat risk.
 

Citadel Risk CEO: Captive Manager Adds Diversity to Portfolio

Tony Weller, CEO, Citadel Risk, says his company's 51% purchase of a captive manager has given the Bermuda reinsurer a positive burst of business diversity that is helping to soften the hit from a softening London market.
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