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MS&AD’s re-entry into China life insurance poses challenge

Japanese firm was the dark horse in race to buy CBA’s stake in a Chinese life insurer. While it celebrates its surprise win, it will do well to remember clinching the deal is just the opening skirmish in a battle to crack the market.

May 23, 2018

China's diplomatic double-talk on FDI needs calling out

China says it welcomes private capital – better make the FDI rules clear then.

March 08, 2018

Why Anbang's fall reassures, not scares, investors

Chinese insurer's downfall serves as a reminder not to flout regulators' wishes. Don't expect the crackdown on this "financial predator" to set a precedent.

February 23, 2018

China's watchdogs' new unity makes them more effective

Financial regulators now have a common hymn sheet to sing from so will be more effective at pursuing Beijing's goals. This may set the scene for clashes with peers overseas.

January 03, 2018

Why China's right to clamp down on 'barbarian' insurers

A new breed of insurance firms has grown very big, very fast. Long a source of instability in the market, these firms can now be quite the opposite.

February 02, 2017

China needs a super-watchdog

China needs an overarching financial regulator to help maintain financial stability as the country opens up its capital account.

March 09, 2016

All eyes on financial pacts made by China and Taiwan

Officials from the CSRC, CBRC and CIRC have met with counterparts in TaiwanÆs FSC. Market watchers expect a deal to be finalised by mid-2009.

November 06, 2008