The ASEAN+3 finance and central bank deputies' meeting held in Hong Kong in November 2025 reaffirmed strong regional commitment to strengthening Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) as climate and disaster risks continue to rise across Southeast Asia.
Resilience was the focus of the 28th ASEAN Insurance Regulators' Meeting (28th AIRM), 51st ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) Meeting and related meetings, which were held from 25-28 November 2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The theme was "Fostering Collective Growth and Resilience to Overcome Emerging Challenges".
A new study by Prudential highlighted that insurance is not just a safety net, but a powerful driver of inclusive development and resilience.
A total of 50 finalists has been revealed for the 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards. The finalists emerged from 13 markets and 47 different companies across the region.
FWD Group Holdings' (FWDGHL) bottom line, underpinned by sustained growth through both onshore and offshore channels in Hong Kong and a solid business presence in Thailand, is expected to continue to improve in 2025 according to Fitch Ratings. The group's growth is also expected to benefit from its established bancassurance channel.
This year's Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards (ATLAA), the region's most prestigious Awards recognising the best in financial advisory with an independently audited judging process, is now open for nominations.
AXA Global Healthcare, the international medical insurance division of French multinational insurance firm AXA Group, has unveiled a digital platform merging insurance services with healthcare delivery.
The private health insurance market in ASEAN is expected to continue to grow, driven by a combination of rising healthcare awareness, government initiatives and technological advances, according to the 2024 edition of the "ASEAN Insurance Pulse".
In addition to the obvious financial benefits like helping clients set important goals and stay on track financially, financial advisers can transform their lives for the better, says Mr Mike Salierno, founder and financial planner at Eterna Generational Planners.
More than 90m of people suffering from diabetes currently live in Southeast Asia where the number of adults with diabetes is projected to soar to 152m by 2045, presenting a serious public health challenge, according to a Sun Life survey.