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Hiscox names Peter Clarke as new Chair, effective June 1, 2025. With extensive financial services experience, Clarke will guide Hiscox’s next phase of international expansion and strengthen its governance.

At Make it in the Emirates 2025, e& UAE and AI provider Aleria joined forces to empower SMEs with sovereign AI tools. A strategic move that highlights the UAE’s innovation vision and offers a model for Asia’s digital future.

The Keith Beekmeyer–Xplico Insurance case exposes the governance risks foreign investors face in high-risk markets like Kenya. From embezzlement to regulatory capture, the case mirrors challenges seen in parts of Asia, underscoring the global need for stronger corporate accountability.

China warns the UK over its new trade deal with the US, accusing it of undermining Chinese interests through security clauses that could exclude Chinese firms. The pact raises tensions as Britain walks a tightrope between Washington’s strategic demands and Beijing’s economic ties.

BlackRock and IHC launch a $1B AI-native reinsurance platform from Abu Dhabi with Asia poised to benefit from smarter, tech-driven risk coverage.

Broadridge launches a new platform to help financial institutions scale digital asset strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance. Powered by ClearFi, it delivers unified data and bridges traditional and decentralized finance.