AM BEST TO PARTICIPATE AT 6TH ASEAN INSURANCE SUMMIT IN CAMBODIA
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will take part in the sixth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Summit, scheduled for Nov 25, at the Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia. AM Best’s Singapore operations managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Rob Curtis, will moderate a CEO panel discussion titled “View from the Top: How CEOs Are Rethinking Strategy in the New Global Risk Landscape”. According t
LIGHTHOUSE CANTON SECURES US$40 MLN FUNDING FOR NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH
Shilpi Chowdhary, Group CEO of Lighthouse Canton KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global investment institution, Lighthouse Canton has raised US$40 million in a strategic investment round led by Peak XV Partners to accelerate its next phase of growth. (US$1=RM4.15) The investment round was joined by Nextinfinity, the investment holding company of Shyam Maheshwari (founding partner of SSG Capital, later Ares SSG), and early investor Qatar Insurance Company (QIC). “We have bui
Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Credit Ratings Affirmed Good - AM Best
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) to Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re). The outlook assigned to these credit ratings (ratings) is stable, reflecting Zhibao Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management
EYEXORA SETS UP SINGAPORE CO-HEADQUARTERS TO ACCELERATE OPHTHALMIC INNOVATION WORLDWIDE
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Eyexora, a biotechnology company developing innovative therapies for ophthalmic diseases, has established its co-headquarters in Singapore as part of its global expansion and commitment to advancing eye health worldwide. The company’s seed financing was led by Singapore-based global life sciences investor ClavystBio, while its initial programmes have been in-licensed from the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). Eyexora in a statement said
TVS MOTOR UNVEILS SIX NEW PRODUCTS IN LANDMARK EICMA DEBUT
TVS top leadership team posing with the global showcases at EICMA. From L to R: TVS M1-S, TVS X, TVS eFX three O, TVS RTX 300 and RTX 300 BTO, TVS Tangent RR Concept and RTR HyprStunt Concept. KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in two- and three-wheeler manufacturing, made its debut at EICMA 2025, the world’s largest motorcycle exhibition, unveiling six new products across internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric powertrains. The c
TITANBAY, ADAMS STREET FORM PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND PRIVATE WEALTH ACCESS
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Titanbay, one of Europe’s fastest-growing private market infrastructure platforms, has announced a partnership with Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street), a global private market investment firm with over US$62 billion in assets under management. (US$1=RM4.19) The partnership aims to enhance private wealth solutions through a cross-border infrastructure designed to provide a seamless experience for private wealth clients, intermediaries, an
Blackstone Taps Laura Coady To Lead Global CLOs, Europe Credit Push
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Blackstone has appointed Laura Coady, a top figure in the securitised markets, as the Global Head of Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs) and European Head of Liquid Credit Strategies (LCS) at Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI). Based in London, Coady will oversee the firm’s global CLO formation and investment activities while spearheading its liquid credit operations across Europe, according to Blackstone in a statement. “We are thrilled
XSOLLA EXPANDS WEB SHOP TOOLS AS US OPENS DOOR TO EXTERNAL APP PAYMENTS
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Xsolla has rolled out new features for its Web Shop and Buy Button solutions, positioning game studios to capture higher margins and deeper player engagement as the United States (US) and other major markets move toward more open app ecosystems. “With this release, we are not just shipping features; we are giving mobile studios a complete direct-to-consumer (D2C) advantage,” said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish in a statement. With regulators i
PROFESSOR SPYRIDON FLOGAITIS HONOURED WITH 2025 GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARD
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The prestigious Global Citizen Award has recognised distinguished legal scholar and advocate for public governance, Professor Spyridon Flogaitis for his lifelong commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law, and expanding legal access for vulnerable communities. The annual tribute is presented by leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with the Swiss non-
AM BEST RELEASES FIRST COUNTRY-RISK REPORT ON 16 ASIA-PACIFIC INSURANCE MARKETS
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has published the inaugural analysis of 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, encompassing markets with varying degrees of development and growth potential. Published as part of its participation at the 2025 Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), the analysis features exclusive content on seven countries in South/Southeast Asia, seven in Northeast Asia and two in Oceania. AM Best’s in-dep
