Aug 01, 2024 I recently received some interesting news about the growth of Asia’s life insurers by 7.2% in 2023, with strong gains in insurer-embedded value in Japan and Taiwan. It also mentioned that 9 in 10 CEOs embrace hybrid working and almost 8 in 10 noted improved employee engagement
Jul 31, 2024 The latest economic data in the U.S. indicates steady state growth with slightly higher than expected inflation. Consumer and business spending continue to rise at a yearly pace of about 5.5%, and the gap between spending and production is relatively small. Factors such as increased productivity and
Jul 30, 2024 I recently learned that there is a potential shift of $6 trillion in funds, and there are speculations about where these funds may end up. This news comes from MarketWatch and it’s worth keeping an eye on, as such a large movement of funds could have significant
Jul 29, 2024 This week, the yields on 12-month T-Bills dropped to 3.38%, leading investors to consider whether they should still buy the 6-month T-Bills despite falling interest rates. The next 6-month T-Bills auction is scheduled for 1 August 2024. Additionally, Temasek returned to black in FY 2024 with a
Jul 27, 2024 I recently read about the ongoing civil war in Myanmar and the focus on the United Wa State Army (UWSA), which is Asia’s biggest non-state army. The UWSA’s influence in Myanmar’s post-coup civil war has raised concerns about its potential impacts on Southeast Asia and the wider
Jul 26, 2024 I recently learned about the potential impact of stock buybacks and the factors that could affect their benefits, as reported by Morgan Stanley. The email also mentioned an updated version of the Health Over Wealth Act, which aims to address private equity ownership of health care companies
Jul 25, 2024 I recently read about some significant developments in the insurance and financial markets. In the Asia-Pacific region, advanced markets are expected to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034, with strong growth in the life sector. Meanwhile, Income Insurance is targeting to fill a billion-dollar financing
Jul 24, 2024 I recently received some interesting updates via email. The first one was about the ESGBusiness Awards for 2024, which are focused on honoring companies that have shown exceptional dedication and accomplishments in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The event is set to take place in Singapore
Jul 23, 2024 Today, I came across news about the future of Vietnam’s foreign policy following the passing of communist party chief Nguyen Phu Trong. The impact of Trong’s passing on Vietnam’s foreign policy outlook was discussed, including its bamboo diplomacy approach and intensified ties with major powers. The challenges
Jul 22, 2024 The latest news indicates that the 6-month T-Bills closed at a 3.64% yield, driven by weaker inflation numbers and recent comments from Jerome Powell. This has resulted in the market factoring in multiple interest rate cuts over the next year. The upcoming auction for the 1-year T-Bills