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bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market

Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.

bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market

Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.

Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs

Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.

Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk

Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance targets Chinese nationals in Thailand

The Chinese accounted for 53% of foreign students in Thai universities last year.

Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As

Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.

PertaLife eyes capital hike to boost coverage of captive market

It is also tapping other state enterprises and beyond.

FWD Singapore, IPP eye Gen Zers amidst wealth influx

Assets are being passed down through families from one generation to the next.

Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

How embedded finance and AI are reshaping Malaysia’s finance sector

Value migration to non-bank players with a "focused" model is accelerating.

Insurers and pensions fill infrastructure lending gap: AllianzGI

The volume of debt being taken up by institutional investors has steadily grown.

Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap

The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.

SingSaver sees insurance as next frontier for consumer awareness

There’s a growing demand for travel, home, pet, and investment insurance.

Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos

Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.

Few Singapore SMEs have cyber insurance

They seek to ward off cyber threats but not through insurance.

Bajaj Allianz launches exclusive insurance for women

The plan covers critical illnesses, maternal and reproductive health, and wellness. 

Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs

Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.