AIA

The lenders are ramping up scrutiny of mainland Chinese clients opening savings and investment accounts

The firm’s 18 markets in Asia include Thailand, Singapore and South Korea

Insurers are adjusting product features in response to the new framework

The group’s new business value hits record high in 2025, propelled by the resilient performance of all of its segments

The private healthcare provider targets a minimum of 17 cornerstone investors

Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say

Meaningful contribution and engagement are strong motivators, it finds

Annualised new premium up 28% at US$547 million

Drawn by incentives, some insurers in recent years accelerated efforts to establish the city-state as a regional asset management hub, despite making policy sales mainly in Hong Kong