Households across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are increasingly exposed to digital fraud, as confidence in online safety often fails to match actual cybersecurity practices. A new report by bolttech, APAC Cyber Safety Landscape 2026, reveals a significant gap between perceived online protection and real-world security behaviour. Confidence vs Reality The survey of 3,850 consumers across […]

The luxury megayacht Dilbar, owned by Russian billionaire , is widely recognised as one of the most expensive private assets covered by marine insurance globally. According to estimates from the United States Department of the Treasury and maritime industry sources, the vessel’s value lies between $600 million and $735 million, positioning it as a high-stakes […]

Insurers serving Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth families are facing rising regulatory and operational challenges as authorities tighten scrutiny over cross-border wealth transfers. Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks and expanded beneficial ownership disclosure requirements are slowing client onboarding, complicating the issuance of high-premium insurance policies, and increasing administrative costs, industry experts report. “Families with assets spanning Singapore, Hong […]

The intensifying conflict in Iran is prompting Singapore-based insurers and airlines to brace for rising aviation insurance costs and stricter policy conditions, according to legal and industry experts. Tristan Thompson, Partner at Kennedys, highlighted that the recent escalation compounds pressures lingering from the 2022 Ukraine crisis, placing Singapore’s aviation sector at a heightened risk. “The […]