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South Korea regulator widens responsibilities maps from insurers to savings banks
South Korea regulator widens responsibilities maps from insurers to savings banks
FSC invites $0.49b savings banks into pilot ahead of 2 July 2026.
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QBE deal expands as Malayan embeds add-on into RCBC auto loans
Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation acts as the local partner in the Philippines.
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GCash bundles free Oona insurance with GLoan credit disbursements
This new in-app feature is only for a limited time.
HSBC says 'no decision' made in Singapore insurance review
HSBC said Singapore stays a priority market for wealth and wholesale growth.
HSBC mulls $1b Singapore insurance exit, report says
It could be valued at over $1b.
Canara HSBC Life partners Equitas SFB for bancassurance
The bank has a network of 994 branches and 365 ATMs.
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.
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