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APAC BaaS market to reach $5.3b as embedded finance surges 148%

APAC BaaS market to reach $5.3b as embedded finance surges 148%

Regional revenue is set to climb from $4.44b in 2025 to over $12b by 2031.

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Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year

Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.

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Indian banks outclass Western peers with high-return, low-leverage model

The study groups India where lower gearing aligns with higher performance.

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India non-life could rise up to 11% as regulator rewrites access

Insurance for All by 2047 backs faster product clearance and wider agent tie-ups.

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APAC digital banking market to hit $5.12t by 2033

Market Data Forecast projects a 9.43% CAGR through the next decade.

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Insurtech funding doubles to $16b but deals shrink

Investment value jumped in 2025 even as transactions dropped to 166.

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Chemical shares trail MSCI World as margins keep sliding

Review of almost 700 firms shows revenue added 4.3 pts to TSR, but margins cut returns by 3.5 pts.

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China vehicle exports to surge 20% as domestic sales shrink

EV exports are forecast to grow 40% despite weak early-year sales.

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IPO market rebounds to $2.54b in 2025, driven by ‘blockbuster’ REITs

Deloitte highlights two secondary listings, regulatory reforms.

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Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains

They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.

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Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount

Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.

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Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 celebrates finest business leaders and initiatives

The awards programme recognised leaders, teams, and initiatives driving innovation and meaningful impact.

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APAC insurers lag with legacy systems despite 87% claim digital lead

The legacy constraint rate rises from 90% at $1b to $5b firms.

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Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls

Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.

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Taiwan life insurers face rising risk in $32b FX mismatch

Fitch warns that spreading FX gains over bond life does not reduce the sector's actual exposure.

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Can China’s $140b motor insurance market survive a 70% loss ratio?

Loss ratios surged from 57% to 70% in four years as NEV repair costs and parts prices spiked.

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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap

Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.

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