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New Zealand's regulator looks to close protection gap among indigenous people

New Zealand's regulator looks to close protection gap among indigenous people

New Zealand's insurance regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published new research addressing significant knowledge gaps within Aotearoa New Zealand's financial system about experiences of local indigenous people with insurances.

Sarah Si | 27 Aug 2026

Kazakhstan to lower barrier to entry for foreign insurers

Kazakhstan to lower barrier to entry for foreign insurers

As part of a broader plan to liberalise foreign insurer access to Kazakhstan, the country is considering lowering barriers to entry.

Sarah Si | 27 Aug 2026

Poni Financial Advisory expands services

Poni Financial Advisory expands services

Poni Insurtech, the international brand of Huize Holding, has announced that Poni Financial Advisory has expanded its authorised financial advisory activities in Singapore to include advising on collective investment schemes, following approval...

Sarah Si | 27 Aug 2026

Vietnam: Government grants operational licence to new non-life insurer

Vietnam: Government grants operational licence to new non-life insurer

The Ministry of Finance has granted a licence to Asia Commercial Bank (ACB) to establish a non-life insurance subsidiary with charter capital of VND500bn ($19m).

Jimmy John | 26 Aug 2026

Pakistan: Regulator calls for mandatory timelines for claim settlements

Pakistan: Regulator calls for mandatory timelines for claim settlements

Jimmy John | 26 Aug 2026

Australia passes major NDIS overhaul as government moves to rein in scheme costs

Australia passes major NDIS overhaul as government moves to rein in scheme costs

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 21 Aug 2026

Thailand: Regulator moves to improve the efficiency of claims management and reduce disputes

Thailand: Regulator moves to improve the efficiency of claims management and reduce disputes

Sarah Si | 20 Aug 2026

Bangladesh: Regulator to introduce new rules for CEO appointments

Bangladesh: Regulator to introduce new rules for CEO appointments

Jimmy John | 19 Aug 2026

Past Articles

Japan: FSA probes insurers over Advance Create accounting scandal

Japan: FSA probes insurers over Advance Create accounting scandal

Japan: Corporate insurance market sees shift towards risk-based underwriting

Japan: Corporate insurance market sees shift towards risk-based underwriting

Thailand: Regulator sets objectives and key results for FY2027

Thailand: Regulator sets objectives and key results for FY2027

Thailand: OIC looks to Russia for data-driven insurance supervision

Thailand: OIC looks to Russia for data-driven insurance supervision

China clarifies tax treatment of offshore insurance income

China clarifies tax treatment of offshore insurance income

Australia: General insurance complaints increase by 5% while life insurance complaints increase by 3% in 2025-26

Australia: General insurance complaints increase by 5% while life insurance complaints increase by 3% in 2025-26

Philippine insurance chief suspended over alleged preferential treatment; vows cooperation

Philippine insurance chief suspended over alleged preferential treatment; vows cooperation

South Korea: Government delays health insurance premium hike announcement

South Korea: Government delays health insurance premium hike announcement

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