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Is BSP’s cyber resilience plan the key to protecting finance in 2025?

The central bank plans to mainstream cybersecurity in schools to close the skills gap.

Is BSP’s cyber resilience plan the key to protecting finance in 2025?

The central bank plans to mainstream cybersecurity in schools to close the skills gap.

What two challenges impede the finance sector’s ESG goals?

Industry experts agreed that the sector must aim for objectives that extend beyond immediate business interests.

Large cyber claims jump 14% as privacy breaches worsen in 2024

Costs could skyrocket from €20,000 to €20m if left unchecked. 

Lloyd’s projects $14.5t loss from hypothetical global conflict

The scenario highlights the vulnerability of global trade.

New HSBC plan multiplies coverage up to six times

The plan also offers enhanced critical illness coverage.

MoneyHero, bolttech new car insurance platform to expand in two markets

MoneyHero’s insurance segment accounts for 7% of total revenue in 2023.

Indonesia's insurers battle rising non-performing loans

Its first quarter performance showed promise.

Insurance cover rises, yet a quarter of Australians still unprepared

More than one-third of respondents had a storm action plan in place.

Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?

Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.

Taiwan insurers post $9.47b pre-tax profit in August

Its non-life insurance segment witnessed a twofold increase.

Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks

However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.

New Beazley Quantum targets corporations with over $1b turnover 

This initiative injects $100m in fresh capacity into the cyber insurance market.

FWD, Roche partnership targets early diagnostics

The partnership will run for three years.

Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024 kicks off on 28 October

InvestHK expects to draw about 30,000 attendees from 100 economies across the globe.

Singlife, SAL launch mental health scheme for lawyers 

The programme will be offered to more than 13,000 legal professionals.

HSBC appoints William Chan as investment head for global insurance

He leads a team of investment specialists in Hong Kong.