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BT EXPLAINS

What is a protected cell company and how could it benefit businesses?

MAS’ proposed protected cell company structure allows assets and liabilities to be segregated into individual “cells” within a single legal entity.
Companies & Markets

MAS proposes new corporate structure to grow alternative risk transfer market

Participating insurance policies remain a staple among Singapore savers despite a relatively stronger take-up of investment-linked plans over the past year.
Opinion & Features
MIND THE GAP

Strong year for insurance par funds, but bonuses stay the same for most

DPM Gan Kim Yong says Singapore “needs to renew its usefulness and relevance in a fast-changing world”.
Companies & Markets

Singapore to introduce new corporate structure for insurance, speed up approval of new fund types: DPM Gan

Allianz has received claims due to the Iran war, some of which could include total losses of vessels, according to its annual safety and shipping review.
Transport & Logistics

Ship insurers set for major claims from Iran War, Allianz says

“I want people to be very proud of Great Eastern as a local champion,” says group CEO Greg Hingston.
Companies & Markets

​Great Eastern goes on the high-net-worth offensive, but don’t call it a pivot

The world last faced such a strong El Nino in 2015 and 2016, and it resulted in more than US$7.8 trillion in lost productivity, found a US study.
International

A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Nino’: 5 sectors to watch as risks build

Insurers have increasingly been looking to target Asia’s growing wealthy class, after years of focusing on mass-affluent customers.
Banking & Finance

AIA, Prudential create senior roles in Hong Kong for wealthy China clients

Wealthy mainland Chinese flock to Hong Kong to buy insurance policies, to accumulate foreign currency and manage wealth.
Banking & Finance

Hong Kong insurance regulator vows crackdown on rule-breakers

In January, HSBC started a review of the business, also saying that Singapore was a priority market.
Companies & Markets

Allianz said to lead bidding for HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit

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