We are pleased to present Insurance regulation in Asia
Pacific – Ten things to know about 20 countries. This
guide forms part of our key Asia Pacific publication series.
The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview and
practical checklist of ten common regulatory issues on which we
frequently are asked to advise upon for the key Asia Pacific
jurisdictions where most of our clients operate or in which they
are interested in expanding.
It identifies the regulator and whether branches of foreign
insurance companies are permitted or only locally incorporated
companies. Any restriction on foreign direct investment is
highlighted along with the controller regimes (shareholders and
directors) for insurance companies and whether a notification or
approval from the regulator is required upon proposed or actual
change of control and the thresholds thereof. Also addressed is the
nature of the regulatory capital regime, whether there is group
supervision and
