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- May 12 2017
China gets tough
And this time it’s serious. After the ouster of its chairman, CIRC has reaffirmed a stricter approach.
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- May 12 2017
Anbang-owned Fidea set for relaunch
Acquired by Anbang two years ago, the Belgian insurer is now focusing more on long-term returns.
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- May 10 2017
CIRC tackles industry loopholes
China's insurance regulator wants to step up supervision of ownership structures and funding sources.
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- May 8 2017
Chinese insurers urged to contribute to real economy
The measures are aimed at creating a sound policy environment for the insurance industry to serve the real economy.
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- May 5 2017
Premiums in China up by a third
However, the pace of growth was lower than the 42% recorded for the same period in 2016.
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- May 2 2017
Ping An net profit climbs 11%
First-quarter earnings rose due to a 34% rise in premium income, while new business soared by 60%.
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- May 2 2017
China insurers told to serve belt-and-road projects
In a guideline issued by CIRC, the industry is called on to expand its presence in the new Silk Road regions.
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- April 28 2017
China’s mythical insurtech unicorns
The IPOs of China's biggest fintech companies have been slow to get off the ground, suggesting lukewarm interest.
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- April 24 2017
China insurers told to enforce stricter controls
The insurance watchdog has again ordered better supervision of operations and investments.
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- April 21 2017
Hong Kong plays catch-up with Singapore
The city is facing a serious challenge and is lagging behind its competitors in many areas. Can China come to its rescue?
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- April 19 2017
China’s top insurance regulator sacked
Xiang Junbo has been removed from his position over suspicions of committing disciplinary violations.
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- April 18 2017
China’s Union Life secures US$100m investment from IFC
The injection is expected to introduce overseas investment opportunities to help diversify its portfolio.
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- April 18 2017
Anbang’s US$1.6bn Fidelity deal collapses
The Chinese insurer has failed to secure the required regulatory approvals to acquire Fidelity & Guaranty Life.
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- April 13 2017
Is CIRC under scrutiny now?
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has disappeared China’s top insurance regulator.
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- April 13 2017
CIRC identifies four major insurance risks
The Chinese regulator is worried about solvency risks, liquidity pressures, poor corporate governance and external issues.
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- April 12 2017
Growing crackdown in China insurance industry
Analysts expect more regulatory scrutiny after an investigation on the country’s insurance watchdog head.
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- April 11 2017
Chinese insurers to continue focus on fixed-income
Companies such as China Life, PICC and Ping An will also boost their investments overseas this year.
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- April 10 2017
Quake insurance system pushed in China
The system is being crafted to reduce the fiscal burden of the government from earthquakes.
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- April 10 2017
Old Mutual to sell 50% stake in China unit
The Anglo-South African financial group will offload its stake in joint venture Guodian.
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- April 7 2017
Ping An commits US$1bn yearly for tech investment
China’s second biggest insurer remains committed to expanding its investment in the field of internet development.
