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Finance, insurance sectors expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026: survey
Finance, insurance sectors expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026: survey
India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.
BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas said the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
PDIC, Philippine central bank sign revised agreement to enhance bank oversight
The agency said this will give depositors “renewed assurance.”
Australian mutual banks may offset costs through process automation
It could help banks sustain their historical loan growth of about 6%.
RHB signs bancassurance deals with Tokio Marine Life, Takaful Malaysia
RHB will distribute life insurance, family takaful, and general takaful products.
OCBC backs Great Eastern delisting bid with S$0.9b exit offer at EGM
The offer is priced at $23.52 per share.
GCash offers free insurance with mobile load purchases via GInsure
Eligible users can receive up to $540.
Vietnam’s finance sector faces digitalisation challenges despite eased regulation
Industry experts discuss how to navigate Vietnam’s challenging digital landscape at the Asia Banking and Finance and Insurance Summit.
MSIG, Bank of China and China Pacific ink bancassurance deal in Thailand
It aims to leverage the $5.2b in new Chinese investments entering Thailand in 2024.
Financial crime threats to rise in 2025, Kroll report warns
One of the primary drivers is the rapid advancement of AI.
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.
Manulife, Maybank unveil new retirement investment plan
The plan utilised a glide path approach, which adapts to a client's evolving needs.
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.
Financial firms plan cautious 2025 pay raises
Region-wide, planned budget increases averaged 5.2%.
Etiqa, Maybank launch Singapore's first Takaful in 10 years
The plan combines ethical investment options with flexible wealth accumulation.
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