India’s insurance giant LIC turns to Wall Street banks to hedge risk

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Life Insurance Corp. of India is actively hedging its liabilities by engaging with Wall Street banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp. LIC has entered into $1 billion in bond forward rate agreements, significantly impacting FRA volumes. This move reflects the increasing sophistication of India's financial market and boosts demand for long-term bonds.