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China has granted approval for BNP Paribas and Prudential Financial to establish separate insurance units in the country, signaling a further opening up of its insurance market to foreign companies. The National Financial Regulatory Administration has given the green light for a joint venture between BNP and Volkswagen Financial Services, along with the establishment of an insurance Asset management firm in Beijing by Prudential Financial.

Insurance has seen rapid growth in China, with total insurance assets reaching $4.2 trillion by the end of 2023, making it the second-largest insurance market globally after the United States. Additionally, China’s securities regulator has expressed support for foreign institutions to invest and engage in business within the country.

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