HSBC

Five of seven private health insurers hike IP premiums for existing plans

With the expansion of coverage and in light of medical cost inflation, five insurers have increased the premiums of their private health insurance products.

Several insurers launch new IP riders with new features, going beyond lower premiums

Those who switch to new IP riders could see premiums lowered by 16 per cent to 84 per cent compared with existing riders.

HSBC mulls over job cuts that could impact around 20,000 roles from AI-driven overhaul: Sources

Non-client facing roles in global service centres are among those expected to be most impacted although the assessment is at an early stage, according to sources.

Allianz, Sun Life said to be weighing bids for HSBC Life Singapore

A sale process began in March and non-binding bids could materialise as soon as the coming weeks, sources said.

New IP rider premiums to cost at least 30% less, with one insurer offering an 84% reduction

New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.

Sporting Life

In a sport of patience, a great golfer has a day worth waiting for

Champion Hannah Green of Australia and her husband and caddy Jarryd Felton have known each other since they were junior golfers.

Australian golfer Hannah Green clinches second HSBC Women’s World Championship title

Hannah Green shot a three-under 69 on the final day to win the event by a stroke.

Aussie battle for Hannah Green, Minjee Lee at HSBC Women’s World C'ship

Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28

Inspirational 2019 win, local tour’s evolution behind rise of female Japanese golfers

Chisato Iwai was one of six Japanese winners on the LPGA Tour in 2025.

Sporting Life

Marathons. 104kg deadlifts. Sprints. Welcome to women’s golf

LPGA golfer Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (left) competed in a Hyrox event in 2025, and American golfer Auston Kim, who can deadlift 230 pounds, works out in the gym.

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