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- April 12 2019
Progress in Myanmar
Foreign life insurers have finally been granted approval to operate wholly owned subsidiaries after years of waiting.
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- April 12 2019
IAG faces class action lawsuit
Aussie giant is in potential further trouble over the sales of add-ons at a former subsidiary.
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- April 10 2019
Myanmar to offer multiple JV foreign licences
MSIG is one of the firms that could benefit from joint venture rules as the country opens up.
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- April 8 2019
Myanmar grants five provisional foreign life licences
The country's market is another step closer to opening up.
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- March 6 2019
Moore Stephens: IFRS delay an “opportunity to optimise”
As insurers reach the implementation phase of IFRS 17 there is plenty of work ahead.
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- February 28 2019
ICA: Australia’s market under “enormous” pressure
Insurance Council of Australia chief executive Rob Whelan warns of need for balance to reforms.
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- February 27 2019
Uncertainty reigns in Labuan over tax changes
Insurance firms will need to set up offices in Labuan to benefit from its 3% tax rate.
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- February 25 2019
China’s regulator keeps control of troubled Anbang
The Chinese government has yet to find an investor for the insurance giant.
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- February 22 2019
Industry welcomes Greater Bay Area plan
China’s roadmap to integrate the Pearl River Delta region lacks details but is a positive step.
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- February 22 2019
Asia’s regulatory arbitrage
Prudential is seeking to escape EU regulations through its demerger, but investors are unconvinced.
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- February 19 2019
Suncorp takes shorter-term view on nat cats
Chief exec Michael Cameron says frequency of weather events has increased “incredibly”.
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- February 12 2019
Asia-Pacific M&A rebounds in 2018
Data from Clyde & Co shows a renaissance of deals in the region after a slow 2017.
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- February 5 2019
Australian market avoids major overhaul
Decision over commissions is postponed but the Royal Commission wants greater claims oversight.
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- January 21 2019
China strengthens ties with Germany
China has recommitted to opening up its market to foreign insurers.
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- January 21 2019
Regulator warns Philippines’ P&C firms on capital
Minimum capital requirements of P900m are necessary by the end of the year.
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- January 8 2019
Clarity sought over call for commission ban in Australia
Insurance Council of Australia wants more information from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
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- January 4 2019
Myanmar opens for business
Officials said on Wednesday that they are finally ready to award licences to foreign insurers.
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- December 27 2018
Malaysian regulator signs off FWD purchase from HSBC
Life insurer's expansion into its next market in Asia is one step closer.
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- December 19 2018
Competition authority calls for market reform in northern Australia
The Australian Competition Consumer Commission has called for some controversial insurance proposals.
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- December 18 2018
Solvency ratios are improving in China: regulator
Risk profiles are benefiting from reduced leverage and enhanced business structures.
