Industry Segments: Capital Markets Page 4 / 18
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- January 11 2021
Insurtech bulls to run despite GoBear collapse
Last week’s bad news won't stop investment appetite staying strong.
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- January 5 2021
MS Amlin launches Asia-issued ILS
Phoenix 1 Re to provide US$42m capacity backed by Asia investors.
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- December 29 2020
HKIA finalises new capital rules
The Insurance Authority expects the regulations to come into force in Q1 2021.
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- December 17 2020
Japan Post’s shares soar on reports of US$2.9bn buyback
The scandal-hit insurer could pursue more deals if its state-owned parent's stake drops below 50%.
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- November 24 2020
India paves way for downsizing LIC IPO
A proposed rule change could see the offering reduced to 5% amid liquidity crunch.
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- November 24 2020
PSC’s shares halted on ASX as fundraise expected
The acquisitive broker is looking for funds for more overseas deals.
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- November 23 2020
IAG looks to raise US$550m to stem BI claim blow
The shares are being issued at a 7.5% discount.
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- November 19 2020
IAG halts share trades, QBE and Suncorp react to BI verdict
Firms explaining to shareholders the implications of a decision by the NSW Supreme Court.
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- November 19 2020
Aon Re recruits Seewon Oh for APAC capital advisory arm
The division will service both P&C and L&H (re)insurers.
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- November 11 2020
Kyobo Life reviving long-delayed IPO: report
South Korea’s financial institutions are pivoting towards fundraising on the stock market.
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- November 6 2020
Asian reinsurers’ reliance on retro likely to hit profits
As capacity shrinks, embracing alternative sources of capital is growing in importance.
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- October 29 2020
Peak Re raises US$250m through public hybrid securities
The funds will help the reinsurer to diversify its capital structure and brings additional capacity.
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- October 19 2020
Chinese insurers’ share prices pick up after Q3 GDP growth
Shares at China Life, PICC P&C and Ping An are all on the up today.
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- September 28 2020
Ping An ups stake in HSBC
The Chinese giant reaffirms its commitment to the bank, as its largest shareholder.
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- September 25 2020
Munich Re issues historic US$1.5bn green bond
The proceeds will be invested in renewable energy, a fast-growing sector in Asia.
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- September 24 2020
FWD hires banks to plan Hong Kong IPO: report
A offering on the HKEX could raise as much as US$3bn for the ambitious life player.
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- September 8 2020
India prepared to offer up to 25% of LIC in IPO
One of the country's largest ever share offerings could become even bigger.
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- August 24 2020
Aon Reinsurance’s Capital Partners to have “strong” Asia focus
The new division will work closely with Aon Securities.
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- August 20 2020
QBE prices US$363m of subordinated notes
The notes will be eligible for Tier 2 capital and mature in 2036.
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- July 28 2020
China’s Lufax targets US$3bn IPO
Ping An-backed firm's float would follow OneConnect's US$312m IPO last December.
