Calm under pressure
The skills Michael acquired in the military—assessment, analytics, documentation, management, the ability to be calm under pressure and navigate through tough situations are all skills he is able to apply to his role as an investment analyst.
ESG and Responsible Investing Message from Sean O’Connell
ESG Leadership Message from Sean O’Connell, President Securian Asset Management, Chief Investment Officer – Minnesota Life and Securian Life.
New private letter rule brings improved risk assessment
In a long-anticipated move, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has enacted a new set of rules changing how risk rating rationales are created and reported for private credit investments called private placements.
A complementary source for additional yield: Investment Grade Private Credit
Buying and holding investment grade private credit to maturity could provide a reliable income stream that can complement a core fixed income portfolio and help meet almost every institution’s needs
Portfolio protection where fixed income may fall short
Combining volatility-based stabilization of the equity portfolio with private approaches to part of the debt portfolio can be a win-win combination for many institutional investors.
An under-appreciated private debt opportunity: Commercial Mortgage Loans
There is a strong case for replacing a portion of an existing investment grade corporate bond allocation with a CML allocation.
Reliably improving the risk/return ratio
A permanent allocation to volatility-based risk mitigation is a strategic necessity for institutional investors
Commercial Mortgage Loans: The Middle Market Advantage
Securian Asset Management insights on commercial mortgage loans, the middle market advantage.
The impact of fintech in the U.S.
Innovations in financial technology, or FinTech, are affecting how and where banks deliver services – and consumers conduct their business.
Calm under pressure
The skills Michael acquired in the military—assessment, analytics, documentation, management, the ability to be calm under pressure and navigate through tough situations are all skills he is able to apply to his role as an investment analyst.
ESG and Responsible Investing Message from Sean O’Connell
ESG Leadership Message from Sean O’Connell, President Securian Asset Management, Chief Investment Officer – Minnesota Life and Securian Life.
New private letter rule brings improved risk assessment
In a long-anticipated move, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has enacted a new set of rules changing how risk rating rationales are created and reported for private credit investments called private placements.
A complementary source for additional yield: Investment Grade Private Credit
Buying and holding investment grade private credit to maturity could provide a reliable income stream that can complement a core fixed income portfolio and help meet almost every institution’s needs
Portfolio protection where fixed income may fall short
Combining volatility-based stabilization of the equity portfolio with private approaches to part of the debt portfolio can be a win-win combination for many institutional investors.
An under-appreciated private debt opportunity: Commercial Mortgage Loans
There is a strong case for replacing a portion of an existing investment grade corporate bond allocation with a CML allocation.
Reliably improving the risk/return ratio
A permanent allocation to volatility-based risk mitigation is a strategic necessity for institutional investors
Commercial Mortgage Loans: The Middle Market Advantage
Securian Asset Management insights on commercial mortgage loans, the middle market advantage.
The impact of fintech in the U.S.
Innovations in financial technology, or FinTech, are affecting how and where banks deliver services – and consumers conduct their business.