Industry Segments: Legal/Regulatory Page 69 / 89
-
- October 4 2016
Japan plans free-trade insurance for farmers
Authorities are negotiating a deal to help cushion farmers from the effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership.
-
- September 30 2016
Philippines optimistic amid weak financial markets
Insurance authorities in the country remain bullish that the domestic industry will not be affected.
-
- September 30 2016
Transparency issues hinder Chinese expansion abroad
In the hunt for potential deals in the US, it is easier for Japanese insurers than their Chinese counterparts.
-
- September 29 2016
At least 200 firms seek insurance licence in China
Investors ranging from garment makers to liquor firms have expressed their intention to enter the industry.
-
- September 29 2016
Foreign insurers to be allowed in Myanmar in 2017
The government has said that it wants to fast-track liberalisation within the insurance sector.
-
- September 28 2016
Bank of India sells 18% stake in insurance JV
The stake in Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance has been bought by its Japanese partner Dai-ichi Life Insurance.
-
- September 27 2016
India plans public listing of state insurers
New India Assurance and GIC, which together have assets of more than US$20bn, are set to IPO first.
-
- September 23 2016
Brokers and insurers in HK urged to use fintech
The government of Hong Kong wants the industry to compete better with foreign rivals such as Singapore.
-
- September 22 2016
India’s BSE to venture into insurance business
Bombay's stock exchange is set to float two insurance-related arms under its fully-owned subsidiary BSE Investments.
-
- September 22 2016
Captives set to flourish in China
With authorities determined to achieve ambitious insurance growth targets, captives and mutuals are expected to flourish.
-
- September 21 2016
Lloyd’s seeks reinsurance licence in Malaysia
Chairman John Nelson is hopeful that Bank Negara Malaysia will approve the application by November.
-
- September 20 2016
Indian insurer’s ‘foreign’ executive told to step down
Universal Sompo General Insurance has acted to comply with FDI rules calling for local management control.
-
- September 16 2016
Vice-chairman Zhou Yanli loses post at CIRC
State Council announces major reshuffle of senior officials.
-
- September 15 2016
Chaoyang Life to be put up for tender
Six Taiwanese financial holdings and insurance entities are now reportedly interested in launching a takeover bid.
-
- September 14 2016
China’s super-regulator plan cast into doubt
The merger of three financial services watchdogs may be scrapped, with the CSRC remaining as a standalone body.
-
- September 13 2016
Indian insurers unprepared for mandatory listing
The country's insurers are worried about a mandatory listing proposal introduced by the regulator.
-
- September 12 2016
Mainland insurers can buy HK shares via Shanghai link
Shanghai stock connect and the soon-to-be introduced Shenzhen link are now open to insurers.
-
- September 12 2016
Mirae Asset Life makes final bid for PCA Life
The Korean insurer has submitted its last bid for the unlisted arm of Britain's Prudential.
-
- September 12 2016
Taiwan to protect insurers from callable bond risks
The regulator is aiming to provide protection as bond issuers exercise options to pay off debt early.
-
- September 8 2016
New rules a heavy blow for unlisted Chinese insurers
Stricter rules on the universal life insurance product market target short-term, high-return policies.
