Indonesia’s economy and, with it, the financial services sector, has experienced growth since 2015, spurring demand for a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Life insurance is the dominant segment, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the sector, but demand for general insurance products has risen in recent years. Growing interest has been driven by a number of factors, including...
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With a population of over 250m and the fourth-largest economy in Asia, Indonesia is one of the world’s biggest potential banking markets. Growth in profitability, loans and assets has been stronger than in other ASEAN countries, although an economic slowdown in 2015 and early 2016 curbed sector growth before an upswing in 2017. The Indonesian market has historically been – and continues to be...
With investment in industrial zones, SEZs, infrastructure and priority industries set to increase in the coming years, Indonesia remains extremely well positioned to capitalise on its position as a regional leader.
Economic update | Dubai to launch index futures following three new licensing agreements
27 Nov 2017
Efforts to expand the reach and product offering of Dubai’s capital markets accelerated in October, as Nasdaq Dubai inked several deals to launch index futures.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Eguarekhide Longe, CEO, Aiico Pension: Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2017
What are the main challenges the sector has faced since the Pension Reform Act of 2014 (PRA 2014)?
Articles & Analysis | New insurance products boost coverage in Nigeria from The Report: Nigeria 2017
With many competing firms offering a robust suite of product offerings and related services, the insurance market in Nigeria is vibrant and growing. Like many sectors across Africa, however, domestic insurers often lack the capacity to underwrite the majority of risks stemming from the main drivers of the economy. Nigeria’s primary revenue...