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- August 29 2019
Japan’s PM makes Africa trade credit pledge
The move from Shinzo Abe will could provide cover for "100% of transactions" to the continent.
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- August 28 2019
South Korea’s majors under pressure
Fitch warns on credit stability in a slow growth and low interest environment.
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- August 28 2019
PICC’s profits climb 53% in H1
Another Chinese giant has benefited from a strong investment result.
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- August 27 2019
ZhongAn makes H1 profit in turnaround
The Chinese online player has reduced its underwriting losses and produced a stellar investment performance.
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- August 27 2019
Euler Hermes hires former AIG director in China
Christopher Shortell is leading one of the trade credit insurer's fastest growing markets.
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- August 27 2019
China Pacific Insurance’s profits double in first half
Investment income and tax policies have both contributed to the Chinese giant.
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- August 26 2019
Asia’s construction boom brings complex claims
Mega infrastucture projects are becoming more frequent and larger in scope.
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- August 23 2019
AIA’s Ng Keng Hooi: growth fundamentals “resilient”
AIA’s group chief executive is confident after first half profits climb 12%.
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- August 23 2019
Ping An eyes Huaxia Life: report
Huaxia is owned by missing tycoon Xiao Jianhua.
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- August 22 2019
HSBC weighs offer for Aviva’s Asian operations: report
Aviva's Singapore division would be particularly attractive to the London-headquartered bank.
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- August 22 2019
Fresh Japan Post policy scandal linked to Aflac
A failure to update the customer data management system could be to blame for double charging and underinsurance.
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- August 20 2019
MS&AD receives Challenger stake and board approval
The Japanese giant owns 16% of the Australian annuity firm and will gain a seat on the board.
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- August 19 2019
Ping An backs Hong Kong as profits increase 68%
The Chinese insurer has five entities in the city which is being hampered by protests.
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- August 16 2019
Pru’s Hong Kong move
Prudential will be overseen by Hong Kong's regulator.
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- August 16 2019
Typhoon Lekima to cost market US$855m
The storm could be the second most expensive ever in China and result in US$7.4bn of economic damage.
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- August 15 2019
Blackstone aiming buyback of Anbang’s Japan property
US private equity player wants residential buildings to hedge against a downturn.
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- August 15 2019
Aflac to delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
US giant to leave the exchange after over 30 years.
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- August 14 2019
Clarity needed to boost Asia’s business confidence
The Hong Kong protests have created another level of uncertainty but pan-regional insurers are well placed.
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- August 14 2019
South Korean firm could buy Anbang’s hotels: report
The Mirae Asset Financial Group is understood to be in pole position for a US$5.5bn US luxury hotel group.
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- August 12 2019
Will Aviva be the next UK firm to exit Asia?
The UK giant could simplify its operations and reinvest elsewhere but lose out on the next phase of a key growth region.
