Asia M&A 2021 Review
December 30 2021 by Raymond Barrett
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Maybank considering options for Ageas’ minority stake in Etiqa: report
- November 13
The Malaysian bank may look to replace the Belgian insurer with another minority investor or buy out its minority stake.
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Howden expands in Hong Kong with Storfield acquisition
- November 12
The SAR-based broker has a specialist focus on bloodstock, fine art, luxury vehicle and yacht insurance.
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Singapore minister clarifies Allianz-Income deal halt following “misperceptions” on government’s role
- November 7
Minister for Law K Shanmugam said it is not true that the government “blessed” the deal only to reverse its decision later.
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Steadfast expands into London market with US$30m Lloyd’s broker HW Wood buy
- November 7
The acquisition, which is expected to be completed on December 2, gives the Australian group full ownership of the target, including its operations in France and Greece.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
