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AXA launches digital insurance with Ant Bank, AlipayHK tie-up
AXA launches digital insurance with Ant Bank, AlipayHK tie-up
It will use AXA’s portfolio and Ant Bank and AlipayHK’s “E-wallet X Digital Bank”.
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Smartpay, Chubb launch embedded insurance in Japan
Cashless payments account for 50% of consumer monthly spending in Japan.
PAObank secures insurance agency licence
It also inked a deal with China Ping An Insurance and FWD Hong Kong.
Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up
They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.
Manulife, Maybank unveil new retirement investment plan
The plan utilised a glide path approach, which adapts to a client's evolving needs.
India Post Payments Bank, PNB MetLife India Insurance ink bancassurance deal
The collaboration will leverage IPPB’s network of 650 banking outlets.
Philippine Crop Insurance to disburse farmer payments via GCash
Farmers no longer required to visit PCIC offices.
Commonwealth Bank to sell stake in Bank of Hangzhou to insurer
The Australian bank could make about A$940m in proceeds.
Shinhan Bank inks deal with Petrolimex Insurance on Vietnam expansion
The bank will distribute PJICO’s non-life insurance products.
Etiqa, Maybank launch Singapore's first Takaful in 10 years
The plan combines ethical investment options with flexible wealth accumulation.
OCBC Hong Kong sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life
Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) bought the stake from the bank.
How much do Malaysian FI boards really cost?
Board chair retainer fees were typically 1.3 to two times higher than other board members.
Enhanced SME Financing Guarantee Scheme officially in effect
The enhancements aim to alleviate repayment pressures for SMEs seeking loans.
Commonwealth Bank divests wealth unit to LGT, 40 staff move
It is expected to close by mid-2025.
Insurance companies in Asia face fast-paced regulatory changes
It challenges insurance companies' operations.
Insurance firms prioritise speed in reconciliation processes
Speed and cost efficiency drive adoption of reconciliation solutions.
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