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Thailand's regulator prepares insurance industry to meet international standards on AML/CFT

Thailand's regulator prepares insurance industry to meet international standards on AML/CFT

The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), Thailand's insurance regulator, is continuing efforts to prepare for the assessment of its compliance with international standards on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

Sarah Si | 04 Jun 2026

Vietnam: Social insurance now mandatory for foreign workers

Vietnam: Social insurance now mandatory for foreign workers

Vietnam has made it mandatory for foreign workers in the country with 12 months labour contract to be covered under the country's social insurance (SI) scheme.

Jimmy John | 03 Jun 2026

Japan: Reforms in health insurance enacted

Japan: Reforms in health insurance enacted

Japan's parliament has enacted reforms in the health insurance segment, that will help reduce medical costs and health insurance premium.

Jimmy John | 03 Jun 2026

New Zealand: Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation

New Zealand: Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation

New Zealand has introduced a new prudential levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants in the country. The new levy will help cover the costs of services provided by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Anoop Khanna | 01 Jun 2026

Philippine finance chief sued over alleged US$2.8bn transfer of state insurers' funds

Philippine finance chief sued over alleged US$2.8bn transfer of state insurers' funds

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 29 May 2026

FSC conditionally approves Lotte Insurance management improvement plan

FSC conditionally approves Lotte Insurance management improvement plan

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 29 May 2026

Taiwan calls for growth in its US$630bn asset management industry

Taiwan calls for growth in its US$630bn asset management industry

Reva Ganesan | 26 May 2026

Australia: Regulator highlights resilience as geopolitical and technological risks intensify

Australia: Regulator highlights resilience as geopolitical and technological risks intensify

Anoop Khanna | 25 May 2026

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New Zealand: Government brings certainty to climate change tort law

Pakistan introduces Insurance Bill, 2026 in National Assembly

Pakistan introduces Insurance Bill, 2026 in National Assembly

Thailand: Regulator pushes key reforms including digitalisation and motor insurance upgrades

Thailand: Regulator pushes key reforms including digitalisation and motor insurance upgrades

Malaysia: Regulator permits talks between RHB Bank and Tokio Marine

Malaysia: Regulator permits talks between RHB Bank and Tokio Marine

Hong Kong moves to spur infrastructure investment under revised insurance capital rules

Hong Kong moves to spur infrastructure investment under revised insurance capital rules

General Insurance Association of Japan updates compliance guide amid regulatory changes

General Insurance Association of Japan updates compliance guide amid regulatory changes

Singapore regulator responds to parliamentary question on insurance coverage amid evolving medical treatments

Singapore regulator responds to parliamentary question on insurance coverage amid evolving medical treatments

India: Government allows 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

India: Government allows 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route

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