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Fitch sees limited near-term credit impact as APAC updates capital, FX rules

The agency said the changes are unlikely to be meaningful enough in most cases to negatively affect insurers’ credit profiles, even if firms adjust investment, hedging and product design.

Reih Angeles

April 20, 2026

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