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AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
DBS aims to reduce time spent on preparing investment insights from hours to minutes using agentic AI.
Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen
An expert said Singapore saves 36% of its income despite having high protection and critical illness gaps.
Allianz Trade extends credit insurance to Mastercard VCN issuers in the travel sector
This addresses a long-standing cash flow issue in B2B travel.
Banks urged to turn pricing into a strategic growth lever
A consultant says data-driven pricing can boost revenue and lower funding costs without sacrificing volume.
AI governance failures threaten banks’ returns
95% of GenAI spend has no outcome as organisations remain in the early stages of adoption.
Insurers chase AI gains as workers fear job losses
Ninety-two million jobs may be displaced by AI by 2030.
Trust Bank taps ecosystem to fuel digital banking growth
The digital lender credits partnerships, not just tech, for its scale to one million customers in under four years
Organised crime forces banks to rethink fraud prevention
Industry leaders say collaboration is key to combating organised financial crime.
Great Eastern Financial Advisers nabs securities advisory licence
The firm can now advise on securities and structured deposits.
Igloo strengthens APAC presence with Eazy Digital acquisition
The deal adds Thailand operations, clients, and software capabilities across Asia.
AI oversight gains urgency as deepfake scams surge 2,000%
Ashwini Karandikar urged firms to map every point where AI influences risk-bearing decisions this year.
Howden targets seafarer cover gap with SAFER at Home
The product provides basic hospitalisation protection for crew members between contracts.
SMEs face cyber cover gap after 34.7% suffer attacks
Only 16.8% of small businesses worldwide hold standalone cyber insurance.
Ping An rises in Forbes list as China firms dominate
The insurer reported assets of $1.99t during the assessment period.
QBE reshuffles Asia leadership two 2 Hong Kong hires
Patrick Karlowski will oversee regional strategy operations and transformation programmes.
India insurer Ageas Federal Life reports near‑perfect claim settlement ratios
Three in four eligible claims were settled within seven days in FY2025–26.
Prudential Hong Kong expands direct billing service to cancer care
Eligible customers can access cashless oncology treatment at Union Oncology Centre.
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