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RHB Bank Seeks More Time for Tokio Marine Insurance Combination

RHB Bank has requested more time to finalise a proposed insurance combination with Tokio Marine that could leave it holding up to 35%.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 16 October 2026 – RHB Bank Berhad has asked Bank Negara Malaysia for more time to conclude negotiations with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd over a proposed insurance restructuring. The transaction could involve RHB Bank disposing of up to 100% of RHB Insurance Berhad before retaining as much as 35% of an enlarged combined insurer.

For Malaysian investors, the extension request matters because the final valuation, ownership and commercial terms will determine whether the deal releases capital while preserving insurance earnings. Negotiations and due diligence have progressed, but the proposed disposal, merger and retained stake are not yet completed or finally approved.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.