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Jul 2013

Country Profile


A stronger integrated regulatory framework for Malaysia

With the proposed Financial Services Act slated to come on stream this year, insurers as well as takaful operators have been preparing hard. The impact of this regulation is significant as Bank Negara seeks to promote financial stability with this stronger and integrated framework for the finance and banking sector. Growth prospects are still good with expectations of good potential from the bancassurance, takaful and retirement sectors.

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M&As to heat up further

The growth potential in Malaysia in both the economy and the insurance industry continues to draw attention. With the proposed Financial Services Act on licensing, more hustle and bustle is expected on the M&A front. By Benjamin Ang

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Which way next?

With Malaysia's insurance penetration remaining broadly constant for the last 10 years, is this a market that still offers relatively attractive opportunities for growth? Mr Ben McDermott and Mr Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail, both from Towers Watson, say "yes", as these growth areas are in the bancassurance, takaful and retirement sectors.

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MDIC introduces differential levy system for Malaysian insurers

The Malaysian Deposit Insurance Corporation (MDIC) established the differential levy system (DLS), starting April 2013. Mr Rafiz Azuan Abdullah from MDIC explains why the new DLS framework is seen as more equitable, transparent and objective than the previous system.

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The implications of consumer insurance contracts under the Financial Services Act 2013

By Ms Amy Tan Ai Fen and Mr Eric Lee Vui Loong, Compliance & Governance Practice Group, Zaid Ibrahim & Co., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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