Singapore amends insurance law after Allianz deal worried citizens

Government given more powers to check buyouts of firms linked to cooperatives

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Singapore's parliament passed a bill on Oct. 16 to amend the country's Insurance Act. © Reuters

DYLAN LOH, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- In a rare move, Singapore this week rushed to table and pass a bill giving the government more power to check buyouts of cooperative-linked insurers after German giant Allianz's proposed acquisition of a local company sparked public concern.

On Wednesday, the city-state's parliament passed the bill to amend the country's Insurance Act.

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