Our Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) approach operates with a long-term planning perspective, employing robust investment management principles. We employ a dynamic asset allocation strategy geared toward achieving your investment objectives, whilst factoring in pre-set investment constraints and risk tolerance levels.
The determination of the optimal SAA is a complex, multifaceted process that involves balancing risk and return. It requires collaboration from multiple internal functions such as Asset Management, Asset Liability Management (ALM), and Risk Management. It also necessitates addressing the interests of external stakeholders, including shareholders, policyholders, and regulators.
At Finalyse, we bridge this gap by incorporating an academic perspective with a pragmatic approach to defining the target SAA. Our tailored solutions guide insurers in managing the intricacies of this balancing act at every step of the process. This approach allows you to secure optimal asset allocations that align with your risk tolerance, investment return objectives and insurance business specificities. Our goal is to provide a dynamic, robust foundation, enabling you to navigate market challenges and capitalise on growth opportunities.
Develop and Implement SAA Optimisation Model and Calculation Engine
Design and Implement an End-to-End Process for the Target SAA's Definition
Integrate Capital Planning, Balance Sheet Management and the Risk Appetite Framework
Align with Regulatory Requirements, like ORSA and the Standard Formula Appropriateness Assessment
Model the Best Estimate Liability cash flows and their Relationship with Asset Cash Flows
Design Derivatives Hedging Strategies for Managing DV01 and CS01
Frans is an actuary and Financial Risk Manager with international experience in the pensions and insurance sectors. He has been specialising in actuarial valuations (AXIS), financial and regulatory reporting (IAS19, US GAAP, IFRS2, IFRS17), regulatory reporting (IORP II, Solvency II, ICS, BMA), market risk management (ALM, SAA), climate change risk management and investment consulting.
François-Xavier is a Principal Consultant with advanced expertise in Financial Markets, ALM and Risk Management, covering both banks and insurance companies. On the banking side, François-Xavier is a practice leader on Valuation, IRRBB, FRTB, VaR, Initial Margin and Counterparty Risk, well acquainted with the regulatory requirements and the market practices surrounding market risks. On the insurance side, François-Xavier has extended experience in the regulatory treatment of financial instruments, ORSA, and hedging balance sheets against interest rate, credit spread and inflation risks.
Stéphane is a senior consultant with proven skills in credit and market risk (including FRTB) and extensive knowledge of financial markets. He is a subject-matter expert in IFRS 17, Basel II, Basel III and Solvency II,. His field of competence also covers Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) for insurers. Stéphane has been involved in the implementation of IFRS 17 for many insurance and reinsurance companies in Europe and North America. He is an active member of the Finalyse IFRS 17 Centre of Excellence, where he has been leading the development of the Finalyse IFRS 17 calculation and reporting tool.
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