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- September 13 2019
Japan’s regulator to investigate Japan Post’s mis-selling
The investigation is expected to last two months.
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- September 12 2019
Indian banks’ stakes in insurers to be capped: report
A 30% cap would be a significant change for the market.
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- September 4 2019
Hong Kong’s regulator refines broker code of conduct
Insurance Authority is to adopt "flexible approach" as regime for agents and brokers begins.
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- September 3 2019
Australia to reveal insurers in customer disputes
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority is working out a start date for the regulation.
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- September 2 2019
India’s FDI broking boost
International brokers likely to take advantage of the country's 100% FDI reforms.
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- September 2 2019
India ushers in 100% FDI for brokers
There has been a mixed reaction from India's broking association to the move.
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- August 30 2019
20 insurers in China issued rectification notices
The firms were found to have made a series of errors and have been instructed to make amends.
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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 15 2019
Allianz Australia requires US$169m of capital: APRA
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is requiring the investment following a test in 2018.
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- August 12 2019
400,000 Australians asked to review NAB lawsuit
Law firm Slater and Gordon believe thousands more customers could be involved in class action.
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- August 8 2019
Allianz drops consumer credit lines in Australia
Following intense regulatory scrutiny the German giant has decided to exit the market.
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- August 7 2019
PBOC shows regulatory teeth to non-financial firms
A holding company license rule from the People’s Bank of China could help prevent contagion risk.
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- August 6 2019
Australian broker Coverforce goes to court over bid
Management, which owns 51%, upset after rival broker AUB announces US$100m plus acquisition.
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- August 6 2019
No-deal Brexit could benefit Hong Kong and Singapore
The scenario could see insurers and reinsurers relocate business to Asia, according to an EY survey.
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- August 5 2019
New Zealand’s regulatory chief warns market
The head of New Zealand's Financial Market Authority expected more urgency to change cultures.
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- August 5 2019
India incentivises reinsurers to set-up at finance hub
The Gandhinagar International Financial Services Centre is a key part of India's strategy to expand globally.
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- August 1 2019
Hong Kong regulator releases broker education criteria
Minimum requirements have been stepped up while CPD hours will increase from from August 2021.
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- August 1 2019
Japan Post’s scandal escalates as president apologises
Masatsugu Nagato, president of Japan Post Holdings, said the firm had betrayed its customers.
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- July 31 2019
ICA disappointed by Northern Australia Insurance Inquiry
Competition inquiry into northern Australia ignores fundamental issues claims the Insurance Council of Australia.
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- July 24 2019
India’s regulator flags health of National Insurance
The company's solvency ratio is below requirements says the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.
