China's insurance sector is showing improving fundamentals, with positive developments on both the liability and asset sides, according to a research note from CITIC Securities.
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has assigned an 'A1' insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) to National Insurance Company-Daman (Daman), along with an 'a2' Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA). The outlook is 'Stable'.
A rapid escalation and convergence of AI, geopolitical risks and regulations is causing businesses to face permanent high-risk environment, according to a new research by global law firm Clyde & Co.
Asia continues to set the pace of the global energy transition, accounting for 74.2% of global new renewable capacity additions in 2025 and increasing installed renewable capacity by 513.3 GW to 2,891 GW, or 56.1% of global renewable capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Market Review 2026 published by Willis.
Generali Group has announced the appointment of Mr Luca Cetrano as Group Chief Investment Officer.
Rising living costs are weakening financial resilience and leaving households less prepared for the future, according to Sun Life Singapore Financial Resilience Index.
Oil crisis precipitated by the US-Iran War has hurt global growth prospects and has led to lowering of 2026 forecast for global growth by 0.2pp to 2.4%, according to Fitch's Global Economic Outlook June 2026.
Nippon Life Insurance Company has partnered with Blackstone in a comprehensive strategic partnership aimed at strengthening its investment capabilities in private credit and real estate. Under the memorandum of understanding, Blackstone will provide investment management services as Nippon Life seeks to enhance long-term returns and broaden its exposure to alternative assets.
From a very short-term perspective, conflicts such as the one in the Middle East can certainly trigger corrections. But from a longer-term perspective, what we are seeing is a full-fledged technological revolution. We risk becoming overly cautious.
Etiqa Insurance Singapore has clarified its position on investment-linked policies (ILPs), following the publication of an article in the Singapore newspaper, The Business Times, on 1 June 2026.