Recent events
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2026
FWD Group to acquire 25% stake in Bolttech Insurance (Hong Kong) for US$20.72 million
On 10 October 2026, FWD Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FWD Group Holdings Limited (1828.HK), entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Bolttech Discovery Holdings Limited to acquire 25% of the issued share capital of Bolttech Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited for a base consideration of US$20,720,000, subject to completion adjustments. As the seller is a wholly-owned subsidiary of bolttech Holdings, in which FWD's executive director and controlling shareholder Richard Li indirectly holds 30% or more interest, the transaction constitutes a connected transaction under HKEX Listing Rules Chapter 14A. Completion is subject to conditions including the Insurance Authority's approval and must occur within nine months of the agreement date.
2021
FWD launches second season of its podcast
FWD launched the second season of its podcast series, “Changing the way people feel about insurance… with FWD.” The first episode was released on May 12.
2020
FWD appoints Khor Kee Eng as Singapore CEO, pending approval
FWD announced Khor Kee Eng’s appointment as CEO of FWD Singapore, subject to regulatory approval. He is to succeed Abhishek Bhatia, who is expected to transition to a new Group role.
2020
Razer-led consortium applied for a Singapore digital banking license
Razer Fintech teamed up with five partners to form a group that submitted an application for a full digital banking license in Singapore. Razer Fintech was to hold 60% of the group, with the partners holding the remaining 40%.
2019
FWD completes acquisition of Siam City Insurance
FWD Group completed its acquisition of Siam City Insurance (SCI). FWD said existing SCI policies will be honored and customers will continue to receive protection, benefits and client services under their policy terms.
2019
FWD launches claim submission service on LINE
FWD launched a service in Thailand that lets customers submit medical reimbursement documents through the official FWD Thailand LINE account. The service supports outpatient treatment claims for personal accident and health insurance customers.