Solvency II: Treasury proposes overhaul of insurance rules in bid to unlock green investment

Cecilia Keating
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Ministers set out vision for regulatory regime to replace EU's Solvency II rules that could help accelerate progress towards a net zero economy

The Treasury has this morning launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the Solvency II regulatory framework for insurance companies, arguing changes to current rules could unleash "tens of billions"...

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