Asia & Pacific

Toshiba initiates talks with 10 potential buyout investors

by Walid

May 13, 2022

Toshiba, Japanese industrial conglomerate, is holding discussions with potential investors after receiving interests from 10 strategic partners and sponsors. In...

Hong Kong's insurance regualtor intends to promote insurtech

Bowtie raises $30m after securing Hong Kong’s first online-only insurer license

by Harsh

December 30, 2018

Hong Kong-based digital insurance start-up Bowtie has raised $30 million in its Series A funding round, led by Canadian insurance...

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Greed-driven misconduct exposes Australia’s banking sector

by Paul

October 8, 2018

Australia’s banking sector shocked the world with blatant misconduct which highlighted selfish means for short-term financial gain. The intervention by...

Most valuable global insurance brand 2018 is …

by Andrew

July 26, 2018

China leads and dominates the global insurance ranking in a recently published Kantar Millward Brown’s 2018 Brandz report. The Brandz™...

China’s sovereign wealth fund increasing risk appetite

by Paul

July 16, 2018

China Investment Corp. (CIC) is pulling out all stops to forge ahead with investments in the United States after a...

Willis Towers Watson becomes first fully licensed foreign broker in China

by Benedict

June 1, 2018

China’s Banking Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) recently announced that Willis Towers Watson, the leading global advisory, broking and solutions company,...

South Korean insurer denies claim from bankrupt crypto exchange Youbit

by Rasmus

April 13, 2018

Seoul-based cryptocurrency exchange Youbit has reportedly had its cyber-insurance claim denied by South Korean Dongbu insurance company. This comes after...