Insurers as the new shadow banks? An analysis of the growth of insurers' CLO investments and the role of private equity

De Franceschi, Tommaso (A.A. 2024/2025) Insurers as the new shadow banks? An analysis of the growth of insurers' CLO investments and the role of private equity. Tesi di Laurea in Financial markets, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Dominik Damast, pp. 44. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Shadow banking and the role of insurers. Definition and characteristics of shadow banking. Regulatory landscape and gaps. Loan securitization–a shadow banking case. Insurers' role in loan securitization. Regulatory environment of insurance companies with regard to CLOs. Insurers' participation in the CLO market over the past years. Impact on borrowers and credit markets. Private equity’s growing influence in the insurance industry. Increasing private equity ownership of insurers. Effects on risk-taking and investment behavior. Regulatory and market implications. Why do insurers engage in shadow banking activities? Is private equity involvement one of the driving forces? Systemic risks and financial stability concerns. Potential channels of risk transmission from insurers’ CLO exposure. Regulatory blind spots and market fragility.

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Bibliografia: pp. 40-41.

Thesis Type: Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Business Administration, English language (L-18)
Chair: Financial markets
Thesis Supervisor: Damast, Dominik
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 17 Apr 2026 15:24
Last Modified: 17 Apr 2026 15:24
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/45464

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