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MAS targets captive and ILS market growth with new corporate structure

Industry participants say the proposed framework, set to launch by 2028, could reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and support broader adoption of captives and insurance-linked securities.

Ellis Ng

July 7, 2026

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6 min read

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