Insurance

How GCash’s credit and insurance tools unlock Philippines' inclusion barriers

Bank access increased to 65%, whilst insurance penetration improved to 1.71%.

Cyber scams prompt behaviour change in 61% of users

Chubb says insurance can play a key role in digital payments.

Asia Pacific drives 54% of bancassurance market growth

The market is seen to expand by 6.74% this year.

Zurich and GXBank target online scams with new insurance

Coverage price ranges from $0.23 per month to $0.92 per month.

SBI General Insurance, HSBC seal bancassurance partnership

The bank will offer SBI General Insurance’s entire non-life offerings.

Great Eastern halts trading of its shares in SGX

This follows OCBC's increased shareholding in the insurer.

Allianz and HSBC launch new life insurance plan

The plan comes with a premium starting from RM6,000.

WTW urges APAC banks to consider non-payment insurance

Uncertainties like the Chinese real estate crisis call for effective credit risk management.

Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds

Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.

UBS merges with Credit Suisse, APAC gets new lead

Iqbal Khan’s role will be effective 1 September.

Only 60% of financial firms have cyber risk plans

The survey also revealed the top 10 business risks institutions are facing.

Insurers turn to private markets for higher returns

Amidst economic uncertainty, insurers seek diversification and higher returns through private market investments.

OCBC courts Great Eastern with S$1.4b offer

The bank plans to increase its investment beyond its current 88.44% stake.

Manulife, Standard Chartered expand 2016 ties

Manulife will gain access to the bank’s clientele.

China boosts financial services to advance new industrialisation

Insurance funds should provide long-term stable financial support.