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Malaysia: Regulator to include no look-back clause for base health plans

Malaysia: Regulator to include no look-back clause for base health plans

Malaysia's insurance regulator, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to include a no look-back clause for base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plans to be introduced in the country in early 2027.

Jimmy John | 01 Apr 2026

Singapore regulator to classify investment-linked policies as complex products

Singapore regulator to classify investment-linked policies as complex products

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it will classify investment-linked policies (ILPs) as complex products, in a move seen as strengthening consumer safeguards and ensuring that buyers have an adequate understanding of...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 31 Mar 2026

Hong Kong Insurance Authority reports 1,173 complaints in 2025, highlights conduct and compliance focus

Hong Kong Insurance Authority reports 1,173 complaints in 2025, highlights conduct and compliance focus

Hong Kong's Insurance Authority (IA) has published its latest Conduct In Focus report, outlining complaint statistics for 2025 and reinforcing main regulatory priorities.

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 31 Mar 2026

Proposed capital reforms to strengthen Hong Kong's reinsurance hub status

Proposed capital reforms to strengthen Hong Kong's reinsurance hub status

Proposed reforms to how the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA) evaluates required capital for non-life insurers are seen as strengthening the city's standing as a global hub for reinsurance and risk management, according to a new report by...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 27 Mar 2026

Thailand's regulator accelerates nationwide system to protect victims of road accidents

Thailand's regulator accelerates nationwide system to protect victims of road accidents

Sarah Si | 26 Mar 2026

Sri Lanka's regulator signs MoU with police to address finance offences

Sri Lanka's regulator signs MoU with police to address finance offences

Sarah Si | 26 Mar 2026

Taiwan: Regulator uses insurance industry as example in customer protection cases and corrections

Taiwan: Regulator uses insurance industry as example in customer protection cases and corrections

Sarah Si | 26 Mar 2026

Australia: Financial complaints data dashboard launched

Australia: Financial complaints data dashboard launched

Anoop Khanna | 23 Mar 2026

Past Articles

Hong Kong: IA aims to expand options amid rising medical costs

Hong Kong: IA aims to expand options amid rising medical costs

Vietnam: Sun Life raises funds to strengthen digital growth strategy

Vietnam: Sun Life raises funds to strengthen digital growth strategy

Sri Lanka moves toward national insurance information system, digital motor insurance cards

Sri Lanka moves toward national insurance information system, digital motor insurance cards

Three Hong Kong insurance brokers fined US$54,900 for AML breaches

Three Hong Kong insurance brokers fined US$54,900 for AML breaches

India: Insurers to implement IFRS-aligned accounting standards wef 1 April

India: Insurers to implement IFRS-aligned accounting standards wef 1 April

Hong Kong regulators launch GenAI Sandbox++ to foster AI innovation across financial services

Hong Kong regulators launch GenAI Sandbox++ to foster AI innovation across financial services

China: New guidelines issued to boost sci-tech insurance

China: New guidelines issued to boost sci-tech insurance

Australia: Insurance Council calls for tax reform and resilience measures in small business insurance inquiry

Australia: Insurance Council calls for tax reform and resilience measures in small business insurance inquiry

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