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Insurance, finance sector should expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026
Insurance, finance sector should expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026
India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.
How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use
Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.
Cost and low awareness limit health and life insurance uptake
Globally, China and India lead insurance usage.
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
Will geopolitical sanctions or new ships shape the tanker market?
Return to Red Sea routes would cause a 2% to 3% demand reduction.
Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers
Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.
APAC consumers drive rise in intentional sensory food and drink formats
China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.
Risk management and cost control remain top priorities – KPMG Singapore’s Wei Li Tea
She highlighted how innovation and digital transformation are driving resilience and growth across industries in Asia.
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Master the future of a rising region with National University of Singapore
NUS is mastering the social, political, and strategic pulse of South Asia with a new programme offering.
Only 27% of next gen willing to lead family firms, legacy planning lags
The lack of structured succession planning leaves many businesses exposed.
Global hydrogen fuel cells market forecasts 8.3% annual growth
Some factors that will drive the growth are energy transition efforts and net-zero goals.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Smart micro hydropower market reaches $2.456b by 2032
In APAC, the market is seen to grow 6.4% annually to 2031.
Global geothermal market to breach $10b by 2032
APAC accounts for the biggest share, thanks to its abundant reserves.
Fees friction is testing Asia’s academic ambitions
It is not just about how students pay their fees, but how schools support their students.
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