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Hong Kong's independent director caps face opposition

Hong Kong's independent director caps face opposition

About 1,500 lingering and 23 overboarding INEDS in 810 and 181 firms are in the spotlight.

Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2024 showcases top digitally innovative companies in Asia

Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 September 2024.

Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets

Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.

Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July

Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.

SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics

It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.

Pet insurance market slated for 8.1% CAGR by 2032

Several insurance companies now offer multi-pet insurance policies.

Why did Hong Kong retail sales fall after a strong rebound?

Retail sales initially surged following Hong Kong’s border reopening in January 2023.

Life insurance reduces mortality risks in China

Still, the protection gap stood at $73.6b in 2023.

Four ways manufacturers can reassess their geographic footprint

Concerns about global supply chain issues drive a shift toward regionalisation and sustainability in manufacturing decisions.

CrowdStrike meltdown may shore up cyber insurance premiums

Insurers are refining their policies after the global tech outage to better manage risks.

Asia’s Q2 insurance pricing stays flat

Overall capacity was sufficient but challenges persist in property and flood risks

How secure are systems now in the insurance industry?

Big tech players tackle tech challenges in legacy systems amidst digital vulnerabilities.

Embedded value of Asia's life insurers grows 7.2% in 2023

Japan and Taiwan post strong gains in insurer-embedded value.

CEO on mounting regulatory challenges for APAC insurers

Guy Carpenter’s Tony Gallagher said adopting a multi-faceted approach is key to navigating the ever-evolving IFRS 17 requirements.