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Hong Kong regulator expects refinement of RBC regime to continue

FWD profits rise 27% in 2023 as Chinese mainland buyers return

Reinsurance by Japanese unit also benefitted group last year

Sun Life Hong Kong becomes latest early adopter of Hong Kong's RBC regime

The insurer joins AIA, Prudential and FWD in adopting the rules

Hong Kong life sales expected to rebound as China reopens border

Chinese customers represented about 30% of total HK life business before pandemic

Apac re/insurers welcome the alternative

Regulators in Asia have been busy creating frameworks for insurers to transfer risk to capital markets investors. Re/insurers are keen to tap this alternative source of capital, if the structures are right. David Walker reports

AIA warns Hong Kong must remain open to world, not just to mainland

Hong Kong "must be at table" as Chinese insurance develops, underwriters caution

China Re issues typhoon-linked ILS in Hong Kong

Regulators are pushing for more from mainland re/insurers

Hong Kong regulator confirms GWS status on AIA, FWD, Prudential

Moody's moves quickly to upgrade AIA's credit rating

Prudential, FWD and AIA review solvency under Hong Kong group capital rules

Rating agencies say new regime is good news for creditors

Legislative measures aim to boost Hong Kong's insurance hub status

Highlights from Asian Insurance Forum 2020