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- March 23 2018
Ping An plans spinoff and listing of four unicorns
Ping An Good Doctor and Lufax are among the startups being slated for initial public offerings.
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- March 23 2018
Six Japanese life insurers consolidate pension businesses
The move is aimed at combatting the effects of the government’s persistent, low interest rate policy.
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- March 23 2018
Guo Shuqing named head of China’s merged regulator
The former banking regulator is set to take over the new combined banking and insurance watchdog.
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- March 22 2018
Prudential to boost investment in Asia
Over the next three years, it is aiming to pour US$420m a year into technology in the region.
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- March 22 2018
Ping An beats expectations with 2017 results
The Chinese insurer posted 43% growth in net profit and will double its dividend payment.
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- March 22 2018
Etiqa reports record profits for 2017
The Malaysian insurer said its pre-tax earnings reached a record US$280m, up 18.5% from 2016.
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- March 21 2018
Financial Risk Solutions opens second Asia office
The unit-linked investment administration and compliance oversight software provider has opened in Hong Kong.
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- March 21 2018
JLT Re appoints new head of treaty business in Asia
Vinod Krishnan will be responsible for building the company’s treaty reinsurance offering in Korea and South-East Asia.
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- March 21 2018
Korea Development Bank postpones sale of life unit
The former Kumho Life will not be sold for at least two years or until it becomes more competitive.
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- March 20 2018
Allianz expands entertainment insurance to Asia
Damian Kerin, head of entertainment for Asia Pacific, is overseeing the Singapore launch.
