Virtual asset insurance to become mandatory in Korea from tomorrow
July 18 2024 by Ji Youn Lee
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Carriers hop back on crypto bandwagon as local regulations, attractive rates beckon
- October 7
While more (re)insurance providers have entered the market, the industry needs to guard against loose underwriting and opportunistic capacity.
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Lockton promotes Williams to fintech, blockchain advisory leader for Asia, Australia
- September 20
Melbourne-based Bob Williams was previously a vice president with the broker for over two years. In his new role he will focus on developing insurance appetite from emerging tech companies.
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Crypto specialist Qubit appoints QBE’s Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer
- April 17
In her new role, first reported by InsuranceAsia News last week, Lee will be responsible for the Hong Kong's specialist MGA distribution strategy and implementation.
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Crypto specialist MGA Qubit launches in Hong Kong after pre-series A fundraise
- April 10
As part of its expansion plan, the HKIA-licensed specialty underwriter founded by Helen Ye is set to bring on board Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer.
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HSBC Asset Management | The hunt for diversification and performance revitalizes appetite for Asian currency bonds
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.
