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AIRDC: Developing markets - An oasis of insurance growth

The less mature insurance markets remain profitable segments within the industry although striking the right balance between regulations and market development is key to unlocking further potential, delegates at the 20th Association of Insurers and Reinsurers of Developing Countries (AIRDC) in Bahrain heard.

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Credit risk rises for Arab exports to Asia

Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore look to be caught up in an economic typhoon, with growth hindered by depressed external demand – especially from China – and tighter financial conditions. With nearly half of exports from Saudi Arabia headed to Asia, the heightened risk of insolvencies among the three Asian Tigers alters the counterparty risk significantly for Arab exporters.

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Brokers can add more value through fair treatment of clients

The discussions on fee-based payment systems show that brokers need to show value-add to the service they provide. This can be achieved by adopting regulatory standards that encourages the fair treatment of customers, says Mr Shabbir Jafer Razvi of the International Finance Solutions Association.

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