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Milliman Market Monitor London - 31 January 2019
By Neil Dissanayake, Peter Lin | 13 February 2019

European equity markets made strong gains in January, fully recovering from the slump in December, on the back of improving relationships between China and the US and signs of the Federal Reserve being more patient on raising interest rates.
Milliman FRM Insight: January 2019 Market Commentary
By Joe Becker | 04 February 2019

Stocks hit the ground running in 2019 with strong earnings and positive Fed guidance.
London Market Monitor - 31 December 2018
By Neil Dissanayake, Peter Lin | 15 January 2019

European equity markets slumped in December on the back of lingering geopolitical concerns for Brexit, Italian politics and trade conflict, and a slowdown in European business confidence.
Milliman FRM Insight: December 2018 Market Commentary
By Joe Becker | 10 January 2019

For the U.S. equity market, December 2018 statistics are reminiscent of the great financial crisis.
Fostering diversity and an inclusive culture
By Patricia L. Renzi | 09 January 2019

Real progess on the diversity and inclusion front can be made with a multifaceted approach that addresses immediate needs and sets the stage for long-term success.
Hedge Cost Index December 2018
By Ram Kelkar, Daren Lockwood, Xiaohong Mo, Adam Schenck | 03 January 2019

The expected hedge cost for a hypothetical lifetime GMWB block (see Index Methodology1) is estimated to be 116 bps as of the end of December 2018, up 13 basis points from the previous month, driven by a decrease in long-term interest rates.
Hedge Cost Index January 2019
By Ram Kelkar, Daren Lockwood, Xiaohong Mo, Adam Schenck | 03 January 2019

The expected hedge cost for a hypothetical lifetime GMWB block (see Index Methodology1) is estimated to be 117 bps as of the end of January 2019, up 1 basis point from the previous month, driven by a decrease in long-term interest rates.
Top 10 global articles and reports for 2018
14 December 2018

In 2018, the majority of the most popular articles published on our website related to healthcare and pensions.
Milliman Market Monitor London - 30 November 2018
By Neil Dissanayake, Peter Lin | 14 December 2018

European equity markets fluctuated in November as concerns about potential trade wars and the Italian budget continued.
Milliman FRM Insight: November 2018 Market Commentary
By Joe Becker | 07 December 2018

The markets were plagued by indecision in the face of a Fed reversal and plummeting oil prices.

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13 November 2018
Milliman Market Monitor London - 31 October 2018
European equity market returns suffered the largest monthly decline in 2018, with signs of concern for high equity valuation, continuing trade tensions and tightening of monetary policies.
05 November 2018
Benefits Perspectives: November 2018
This issue of Benefits Perspectives features an article comparing and contrasting three volatility-based investment strategies and discussing the implications of applying them in a retirement plan and an article about managing pharmacy costs through focused analytics.
05 November 2018
Milliman FRM Insight: October 2018 Market Commentary
The S&P 500 locked in its first calendar-month loss since March and its largest since September 2011.
31 October 2018
Singapore FinTech Festival to feature Artificial Intelligence retirement solution
Wade Matterson will present on using artificial intelligence to solve the retirement riddle at the Singapore FinTech Festival on 13 November.
11 October 2018
Milliman Market Monitor London - 28 September 2018
European equity markets declined at the start of September on the back of trade tensions, but gradually recovered over the month.
08 October 2018
Milliman FRM Insight: September 2018 Market Commentary
S&P posts its best quarterly return since 2013.
01 October 2018
Hedge Cost Index September 2018
The expected hedge cost for a hypothetical lifetime GMWB block (see Index Methodology1) is estimated to be 104 bps as of the end of September 2018, down 7 basis points from the previous month, driven by an increase in long-term interest rates.
01 October 2018
Hedge Cost Index October 2018
The expected hedge cost for a hypothetical lifetime GMWB block (see Index Methodology1) is estimated to be 100 bps as of the end of October 2018, down 4 basis points from the previous month, driven by an increase in long-term interest rates.