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New Zealand: Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation

New Zealand: Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation

New Zealand has introduced a new prudential levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants in the country. The new levy will help cover the costs of services provided by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Anoop Khanna | 01 Jun 2026

Philippine finance chief sued over alleged US$2.8bn transfer of state insurers' funds

Philippine finance chief sued over alleged US$2.8bn transfer of state insurers' funds

The Philippines' finance chief is being sued over the alleged diversion of funds from the country's state insurance institutions to the national treasury. The charges were filed by health reform advocate and former adviser to the Department...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 29 May 2026

FSC conditionally approves Lotte Insurance management improvement plan

FSC conditionally approves Lotte Insurance management improvement plan

The Financial Services Commission (FSC), South Korea's financial regulator, has conditionally approved Lotte Insurance's management improvement plan. Reports from South Korean media say this was approved at the FSC's regular meeting on 27 May....

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 29 May 2026

Taiwan calls for growth in its US$630bn asset management industry

Taiwan calls for growth in its US$630bn asset management industry

Taiwan is seeking to expand the scale of its asset management industry as it aims to strengthen its position as a regional financial hub, reported The Japan Times.

Reva Ganesan | 26 May 2026

Australia: Regulator highlights resilience as geopolitical and technological risks intensify

Australia: Regulator highlights resilience as geopolitical and technological risks intensify

Anoop Khanna | 25 May 2026

New Zealand: Government brings certainty to climate change tort law

New Zealand: Government brings certainty to climate change tort law

Anoop Khanna | 25 May 2026

Pakistan introduces Insurance Bill, 2026 in National Assembly

Pakistan introduces Insurance Bill, 2026 in National Assembly

Sarah Si | 21 May 2026

Thailand: Regulator pushes key reforms including digitalisation and motor insurance upgrades

Thailand: Regulator pushes key reforms including digitalisation and motor insurance upgrades

Reva Ganesan | 15 May 2026

Past Articles

Malaysia: Regulator permits talks between RHB Bank and Tokio Marine

Malaysia: Regulator permits talks between RHB Bank and Tokio Marine

Hong Kong moves to spur infrastructure investment under revised insurance capital rules

Hong Kong moves to spur infrastructure investment under revised insurance capital rules

General Insurance Association of Japan updates compliance guide amid regulatory changes

General Insurance Association of Japan updates compliance guide amid regulatory changes

Singapore regulator responds to parliamentary question on insurance coverage amid evolving medical treatments

Singapore regulator responds to parliamentary question on insurance coverage amid evolving medical treatments

India: Government allows 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

India: Government allows 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

Japan: Government approves premium hike for auto liability insurance

Japan: Government approves premium hike for auto liability insurance

Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on Zurich firms

Bank Negara Malaysia imposes penalties on Zurich firms

APRA urges stronger AI risk governance amid rapid adoption across financial sector

APRA urges stronger AI risk governance amid rapid adoption across financial sector

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