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FWD poised to launch US$500m Hong Kong IPO next week: Report

June 20 2025

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has given the green light to FWD to proceed with the listing.

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ACCC begins review of IAG’s A$1.35bn RAC Insurance acquisition

June 18 2025

The ACCC will examine the proposed deal’s impact on competition, pricing and service levels in WA's home and motor insurance markets.

Investments weaker yen cushion JGB losses as Japanese life insurers push ahead with overseas growth

Japan's life insurers post record profits, press on with overseas expansion, undeterred by JGB losses

June 17 2025

Investment gains and weaker yen contribute to record core profit, though pressure from rising government bonds is likely to remain.

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FSC introduces interim relief measures for Taiwanese life insurers amid market volatility

June 13 2025

Under the interim measures, life insurers can use a six-month average exchange rate to calculate equity and risk capital for specific financial assets.

ACCC clears Allianz Australia’s acquisition of RAA insurance business

June 12 2025

The watchdog says the deal isn’t expected to reduce competition in the market.

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Korea lowers recommended capital adequacy ratio to 130%

June 12 2025

The FSC did not announce changes to the mandatory core capital requirement but said discussions will follow in the second half of the year.

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Fitch expects Japanese life insurers to uphold profitability, capital strength through FY26

June 12 2025

Major insurers are forecast to sustain volume of protection-type products despite Japan’s shrinking population.

Samsung Fire Marine insurance to raise stake in Canopius to 40

Samsung Fire & Marine to raise stake in Canopius to 40%

June 11 2025

Japanese insurer’s latest investment will boost its stake in Canopius from 19% to 40%, marking its third investment in the business.

India's LIC promotes Ramakrishnan Chander to Chief Investment Officer

June 11 2025

Chander recently held the role of Executive Director of the Strategic Business Unit for International Operations.

OCBC offers US$699.7m for remaining 6.28% stake in Great Eastern ahead of delisting vote

June 6 2025

The offer requires approval from 75% of minority shareholders to proceed.

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