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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Strategy

UOB and Allianz Global Investors executives announce ASEAN wealth push acquisition.
AllianzGI to acquire UOB Asset Management in S$555m ASEAN wealth push
August 6 2026
The deal covers UOBAM’s franchise across eight Asian markets: Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
Five executives in suits cut a ceremonial ribbon at a launch event, flanked by orange and blue lion dancers on stage with a blue backdrop.
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.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions logo on a modern building in a cityscape.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions announces exclusive partnerships in India, Mexico
August 6 2026
The insurer has partnered with Bajaj General Insurance and GNP Seguros to serve multinational clients and local firms with international operations.
Prudential Financial logo on building exterior in the US.
Prudential Financial targets US$3bn from emerging-market exits
August 6 2026
The insurer plans to focus on its Japan, US, and Europe operations and redirect resources to capital-light businesses.
Manulife Asia office building with logo, reflecting financial growth in Q2.
Manulife Asia posts 13% NBV growth in Q2 as sales surge
August 6 2026
Hong Kong remained Manulife Asia's largest contributor in Q2 2026, while Japan and Singapore recorded the fastest growth in new business CSM.
Hong Kong skyline with skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour, reflecting Asia's HNW insurance race.
Asia's HNW insurance race intensifies as insurers compete on scale, service and global reach
August 6 2026
As the region's wealthy population expands, insurers are investing in global HNW platforms and bigger underwriting limits while navigating emerging risks from premium financing and portfolio concentra...
Woori Bank building in South Korea with blue sky background.
Tongyang Life to proceed with Woori share swap despite buyback threshold breach
August 5 2026
Shareholder appraisal claims reached KRW204.57bn (US$144m), slightly above the KRW200bn threshold that could have allowed the deal to be terminated.
Julian Yu, Sun Life's new chief actuary in Vietnam, in front of Ho Chi Minh City skyline.
Sun Life appoints Julian Yu as chief actuary in Vietnam
August 5 2026
Yu joins from Sun Life Hong Kong, where he served as chief product officer.
Bank Rakyat building in Malaysia with Malaysian flag, related to MNRB's Takaful sale.
MNRB to sell direct takaful arms to Bank Rakyat for US$400m
August 5 2026
Malaysian Re's parent will divest Takaful IKHLAS Family and Takaful IKHLAS General to the cooperative bank, and keep its retakaful business.
Liberty China building with insurance company logo, reflecting industry growth.
S&P expects Liberty China to outpace industry growth over next two years
August 5 2026
The insurer's push into non-motor and commercial lines is expected to help it grow faster than China's broader P&C market.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.