Insurance

China taps banks to bolster cross-border trade, offer financial support

Additional support will be provided for export-related credit insurance.

China taps banks to bolster cross-border trade, offer financial support

Additional support will be provided for export-related credit insurance.

Lexasure engages in partnership for auto insurance

The partnership aims to service Singapore and Cambodia’s markets.

Hong Leong Bank, Chubb Life collaborate to offer life insurance in Vietnam

The bank’s range of life insurance solutions is in line with its goal of financial inclusion.

AXA, Carbon Wallet partner to reward green lifestyle

This partnership incentivises actions toward a sustainable lifestyle.

FWD and SCB add 2 years to Thailand bancassurance contract

The collaboration with SCB has the largest contribution to FWD Thailand’s business.

Crédit Agricole CIB announces new senior hires for APAC

The hires are for the Debt Origination and Advisory department.

Taiwan bad loans climb to $2.24b in February

NPL ratio of all 39 domestic banks also increase to 0.18%.

Tonik hires former Google and Facebook exec

He will take on the role of Chief People Officer.

Thailand bars use of cryptos as mode of payment

The government said that digital assets are a threat to the nation’s financial system.

Barclays appoints new regional corporate banking chief

The new head will handle both Asia and Middle East divisions.

Manulife, DBS launch flexible retirement product in Singapore

RetireSavvy allows Singaporeans to adjust their retirement plans.

AIA Hong Kong, Bank of East Asia launch bancassurance partnership

They launched seven products that provide comprehensive life, critical illness, savings, and retirement protection.

Australian regulator eases dividend rules on banks, insurers

They have been told to maintain caution on capital distributions.