The rationale behind all the winners for the best finance houses across Asia Pacific.

In a special interview, AIA's group chief investment officer reflects on his career, how different crises have impacted Asia's financial sector, China's opening up and how investing is becoming more sophisticated.

SC's operating profit grew 6% last year; Zurich Australia snaps up life insurer ClearView; Citi Vietnam appoints Thai Nguyet Minh as head of markets.

Over 150 people have been killed after a fire broke out at seven under renovation apartment blocks in Tai Po; China Taiping Insurance (Hong Kong) is a lead insurer of the construction site; many firms have offered donations to support those affected.

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Emerging markets are fuelling the rise of stablecoins. New regulations mean that more institutions are tapping greater distribution that could reshape global finance, including in Apac.

Deutsche Bank has appointed Cora Chiu as head of investment management, North Asia, to replace Cedric Ko.

Over the last few months, the French bank has created several new roles and made key hires to bolster its presence in the region, including in mainland China.