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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Private Equity

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APAC insurers turn selective on private markets as fewer plan increases: BlackRock
October 27 2026
Private debt is expected to remain the preferred alternative asset class for APAC insurers over the next 12 months, even as firms take a more selective approach to private-market allocations.
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Steadfast shareholders to vote on A$7.7bn takeover in November
October 23 2026
An independent assessment has deemed the offer to be in shareholders’ best interests, valuing the broker’s shares at A$5.44–A$6.09.
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Shinhan Financial to acquire 77% of Lotte Non-Life for US$516m
October 13 2026
The group plans to merge the insurer with Shinhan EZ General Insurance and inject capital ahead of tighter K-ICS requirements.
BNP Paribas Cardif gets CCI nod for 26% IndiaFirst Life stake
BNP Paribas Cardif gets CCI nod for 26% IndiaFirst Life stake
September 30 2026
The approval comes a month after the regulator asked BNP Paribas Cardif for more information on the deal.
Samsung Life, Samsung Fire & Marine join US$1bn investment in AI infrastructure firm Helix
Samsung Life, Samsung Fire & Marine join US$1bn investment in AI infrastructure firm Helix
September 29 2026
The KKR-backed firm builds infrastructure spanning data centres, power systems and fibre-optic networks for large-scale AI workloads.
Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
August 21 2026
The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.
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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation
August 21 2026
The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.
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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended
August 17 2026
This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.
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Ascend Asia opens Singapore wealth centre
August 6 2026
The move marks the latest expansion by Ascend Asia following a recent insurance distribution partnership with FWD.
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Steadfast extends takeover talks with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
August 3 2026
The exclusivity period has been extended until 19 August to allow the parties to complete remaining due diligence.
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WestBridge Capital begins process to exit Star Health Insurance - Report
July 28 2026
The PE firm holds around a 40% stake in the insurer through Safecrop Investments India.
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Bain eyes first India general insurance bet with IndusInd — Report
July 27 2026
The PE firm is understood to be close to investing up to US$519.5m for a 25% stake.
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