Prudential

Prudential pays RM1.5 billion to raise stake in Malaysia unit to 70%

The insurer currently holds a 51% interest while local partner Detik Ria owns the rest

Prudential said this month that it will start a fresh share buyback of up to US$1.2 billion.

Prudential taps ex-HSBC veteran Douglas Flint as chairman

Flint, who was chairman of HSBC until 2017, will replace Shriti Vadera and will join the board in March

Prudential, which has pivoted to Asia, is trying to boost its return on equity to make its shares more attractive to investors.

Prudential announces US$1.2 billion share buyback

The repurchase represents about 3% of its issued share capital, based on the Jan 5 closing price

Globally, medical costs are set to rise by 10.3% in 2026 and by 14% in the Asia-Pacific region.
OUTLOOK 2026

Singapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten

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

Prudential’s overall NBP in Q3 of US$705 million represents a 14% increase on an actual-exchange-rate basis.

Prudential Q3 new business profit rises 14% to US$705 million; regional CEO leaves

John Cai is stepping down after six months for ‘personal reasons’

Healthy Harvest is part of a two-year tie-up between Prudential and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment’s SG Eco Fund, which aims to promote climate resilience and foster social inclusion in the community.
TAKING HEART

Prudential Singapore launches edible gardens as part of initiative to promote sustainability

The Healthy Harvest initiative has an initial S$400,000 in seed funding

Prudential Singapore is expanding its pool of private client advisors and offering more tailored wealth solutions.
BRANDED CONTENT

Growing trust, not just wealth: How they help clients build legacies with purpose

With empathy and a holistic approach, Prudential Singapore’s private client advisors share how wealth planning can be done right for high-net-worth individuals

Many Gen Zs are still students or early in their careers, and often delay financial planning to focus on growing their earning potential, notes Prudential.

Most Gen Zs lack retirement plans and overlook insurance: Prudential Singapore

The findings are based on a recent survey of 1,000 Singapore residents aged 17 to 76, commissioned by the insurer

The Hong Kong-headquartered insurer says the new business profit growth came amid a 5% increase in annual premium equivalent sales and margin expansion.

Prudential H1 new business profit rises 12% to US$1.26 billion; Singapore second-largest contributor to growth

CEO Anil Wadhwani is optimistic that Singapore will continue to deliver strong results, with momentum expected to build in the second half of the year

The co-working space at Stamford Place, the new name for the redeveloped Stamford Court, will be The Great Room's ninth Singapore outlet and 14th in Asia-Pacific.

Revitalised Stamford Court to get new co-working space by The Great Room by H2 2026

It will be launched as a collaboration between the home-grown brand and Singapore-based asset management firm Elevate Capital