InsuranceSeveral rivals interested in $2.75 bn Aviva Asia insurance unitInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 Aviva is in talks with a financial adviser regarding the possible sale and a formal process could begin in the fourth quarter... Read more
InsuranceMalaysia approves RHB Bank insurance sale to Tokio MarineInternational Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 The merger between insurance arm of RHB Bank and Tokio Marine is set to create the second largest general insurer in the country... Read more
InsuranceJapan Post Insurance admits to fraudulent practices, shares sinkInternational Finance DeskJuly 12, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 12, 2019December 17, 2019 Shares were recorded at a 6% low, wiping $1.1 bn off its market value... Read more
InsuranceBarclays Life Kenya cleared to acquire First Assurance’s insurance unitInternational Finance DeskJuly 8, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 8, 2019December 17, 2019 IRA’s clearance paves the way for the transfer of 100 corporates in First Assurance’s life portfolio... Read more
InsuranceFWD Group buying Siam Commercial Bank’s insurance unit for $3 bnInternational Finance DeskJuly 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 2, 2019December 2, 2019 The deal is Southeast Asia's largest insurance M&A deal as the region continues to attract foreign insurers... Read more
InsuranceIAG to sell its 26% SBI General Insurance stake; PE investors line upInternational Finance DeskJune 26, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 26, 2019 According to reports, six private equity funds are interested in acquiring the SBI's stake as IAG looks to complete Asia exit... Read more
InsuranceAIA to invest $58mn in Philam Life to boost Philippines life insuranceInternational Finance DeskMay 8, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 8, 2019 The funding will be used to hire and train 5,000 full-time financial advisors who possess basic industry knowledge... Read more
EnergyInsuranceDewa M-Station project is the largest power and desalination plant in UAEInternational Finance DeskMay 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 1, 2019 The project’s extension in Jebel Ali cost Dh1.527 billion and has new generating units with a total capacity of 700MW... Read more
InsuranceAllianz buys 19.21% stake in Thailand’s Sri Ayudhya Capital for $95 millionInternational Finance DeskMay 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 1, 2019 The acquisition will benefit local customers and reflects Allianz’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Thailand... Read more
InsuranceMarketsKenya’s largest microfinance company targets east and central AfricaInternational Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 CIC Insurance is keeping track of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s efforts to improve Ethiopia's financial services sector... Read more