Prudential

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has agreed to acquire an additional 19% stake in Sri Han Suria Sdn. Bhd., increasing its total ownership of Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad to 70% and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Malaysian insurance market. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) New research from Prudential plc shows that young adults across Asia are adopting a pragmatic, structured approach to managing their finances, prioritising security, long-term planning and flexible solutions. While confident using digital tools, they continue to value human … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Schroders and the Financial Times have named Stephen Witt as the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award winner for The Thinking Machine, an exploration of Nvidia, AI and the leadership of Jensen Huang. Witt received £30,000, with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In July 2025, Rothesay completed a £900 million buy-in with the National Grid UK Pension Scheme, covering 7,130 pensioners and dependants and bringing the Scheme’s total liabilities covered by Rothesay to £4.5 billion. Rothesay’s asset management team sourced … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc and its Prudence Foundation have partnered with Intellect to launch Talk It Out, a free mental health programme for underserved groups in Malaysia and Vietnam. Through the Intellect app—available in six local languages—users access self-help modules, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Leeds Building Society has partnered with Experian to improve the accuracy of its financed emissions reporting for residential lending, aligning with the UK Government’s Net Zero goals. By replacing estimated EPC data, which overestimated emissions by over 36%, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has announced a joint venture with Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited to establish a standalone health insurance business in India. Under the new arrangement, Prudential Group Holdings Limited will hold a 70% stake, while Vama … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, has announced the return of the SAFE STEPS Disaster Tech Awards for 2025. The awards, which feature two tracks—“Climate & Health” and “Smart Resilience”—will be held on 11 June … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rothesay has committed £150m to a new unsecured debt facility for social housing retrofitting, launched by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC). The facility, with an initial £150m guarantee from the NWF, enables … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential has announced a three-year premier sponsorship with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) to support the professional growth of its agents. This collaboration will provide access to exclusive resources, bespoke development opportunities, and the launch of the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has appointed Ray Farris as the Chief Economist for Eastspring Investments, its asset management arm. Farris, who brings over 30 years of experience in economics and strategy, will provide macroeconomic analysis to guide Prudential’s and Eastspring’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential has launched the Prudential AI Lab in Singapore to accelerate the integration of AI technologies across its operations, aiming to enhance customer experience, streamline services, and promote innovation. The Lab will collaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has reached an agreement to acquire Aquis Exchange in a cash offer valued at 727 pence per share. The acquisition, which will enhance SIX’s European exchange capabilities, combines Aquis’s next-generation technology with SIX’s existing trading, data, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc is acquiring full ownership of Prudential Zenith Life Insurance in Nigeria, enhancing its position in the country and strengthening its bancassurance partnership with Zenith Bank. This move supports Prudential’s strategy to grow its presence in high-potential … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prudential has entered into a strategic partnership with Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), enabling the company to offer Syariah-compliant life insurance through BSI’s extensive network starting in 2025. This collaboration is seen as a key step for Prudential to … Read the full press release →