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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.
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- December 17 2018
Myanmar plans licences for foreign insurers in 2019
Foreign firms could provide better quality products and distribution.
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- December 12 2018
29 firms jump on the Belt and Road Insurance Exchange
The Hong Kong regulator's initiative has had a warm welcome from the market.
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- December 10 2018
JLT faces New South Wales class action lawsuit
Global broker to "vigorously defend" lawsuit from several councils about excessive premiums.
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- December 3 2018
Singapore regulator reviewing life agents’ compensation: report
Scrutiny of incentives and commissions is being stepped up across the region.
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- November 30 2018
Axa and Allianz signal further China opening
China is following through with promises to liberalise foreign investment in its insurance industry.
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- November 26 2018
ASIC to investigate Commonwealth Bank over credit insurance
Regulator to examine several major Australian institutions over mis-selling.
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- November 23 2018
China set to open next year?
The regulator is reportedly accelerating plans to allow fully foreign-owned ventures.
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- November 20 2018
Report: China to accept applications for control of joint ventures
The Chinese regulator is expected to start welcoming invitations from foreign firms early next year.
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- November 16 2018
Accounting relief
The IASB has proposed a one-year delay to IFRS 17 implementation, but more time may still be needed.
