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Can Indonesian insurers sustain 20% to 40% growth targets?
Can Indonesian insurers sustain 20% to 40% growth targets?
The non-life insurance market slowed significantly in 2024 with GWP rising 6%.
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EY warns tax and finance must ditch one-off transformation programmes
EY warns tax and finance must ditch one-off transformation programmes
EY says teams should centralise trusted data, tighten governance, and use co-sourcing to speed tools and training access.
1 day ago
Julius Baer says tactical 2026 beats buy-and-hold as paths diverge
Julius Baer says tactical 2026 beats buy-and-hold as paths diverge
Outlook pairs short-dated high-yield with longer investment-grade bonds, and favours European cyclicals and Swiss shares.
1 day ago
Tax AI push stalls as 41% used no GenAI in 2025: EY
Tax AI push stalls as 41% used no GenAI in 2025: EY
EY says 78% expect outside AI providers to help in 2 years, as GenAI use stays mostly exploratory.
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India real estate optimism holds; developers trail funds, index shows
India real estate optimism holds; developers trail funds, index shows
Half expect funding to improve in 6 months, whilst 8% see a decline, Knight Frank–NAREDCO said.
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India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
The outlook for India marks a sharp rebound from 2025, when growth slowed to 3.1%.
1 day ago
Reputational rot sinks trade for 78% of global firms
Reputational rot sinks trade for 78% of global firms
The survey also found 60% of companies fail AI threat test.
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CEO confidence hits 5-year low as AI payoffs lag, PwC finds
CEO confidence hits 5-year low as AI payoffs lag, PwC finds
PwC says 42% cite transformation speed as their top worry, whilst 31% flag cyber risk as a major threat.
2 days ago
Identity hijacking consumes 84% of all APAC fraud cases, survey finds
Identity hijacking consumes 84% of all APAC fraud cases, survey finds
Sumsub says 69% of APAC firms faced fraud in 2025, whilst 88% expect more AI-driven attacks.
2 days ago
Global VPP market could hit $14.8b as falling battery costs fuel grid shift
Global VPP market could hit $14.8b as falling battery costs fuel grid shift
This will be driven by AI, decentralisation, and solar-plus-storage adoption.
2 days ago
Asia draws bigger 2026 PE allocations as Japan, India lead: report
Asia draws bigger 2026 PE allocations as Japan, India lead: report
Report cites weaker yen, low rates, and reforms lifting Japan's large-cap activity; India draws control-stake focus.
3 days ago
APAC insurance gap above 80% leaves weather exposure
APAC insurance gap above 80% leaves weather exposure
But cyber incidents remain the top risk for APAC businesses, the report showed.
IRENA underscores AI’s role in systemic energy innovation
IRENA underscores AI’s role in systemic energy innovation
It spotlights 40 innovations modernising grids and energy access.
Vietnam mandates 100% payouts for near-poor, 75+ seniors
Vietnam mandates 100% payouts for near-poor, 75+ seniors
Reimbursement rates for near-poor cardholders will increase to 100%.
Can reforms offset Thailand non-life catastrophe exposure?
Can reforms offset Thailand non-life catastrophe exposure?
It aims to strengthen underwriting and resilience.
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Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS
The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.
2 days ago
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
4 days ago
Insurance
Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
Insurance
Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
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Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant
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Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.
HR & Education
SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction
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Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.
Insurance
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
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Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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The company strengthened its leadership direction and nationwide expansion capability through sustained organisational discipline over the past 24 months.
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The company strengthened its leadership direction and nationwide expansion capability through sustained organisational discipline over the past 24 months.
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APAC’s hidden CX crisis on the frontline