The world of Fortis in Asia Pacific

Fortis is an international financial services provider active in banking and insurance, and is ranked among Europe’s top 20 financial institutions, with a market capitalisation of EUR 23.9 billion as at 30 June 2008. Fortis has offices in over 50 countries and has a dedicated workforce of 65,000. As of July 18, 2008, Fortis has ratings of AA- by Fitch, A by Standard & Poor’s and A1 by Moody’s.

Fortis has been in Asia for over 105 years. It has successfully combined its banking and insurance expertise in key growth markets in Asia. Its regional headquarters are based in Hong Kong; other offices include Bangkok, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo.

Besides opening a branch in Australia, Fortis is currently working towards establishing a branch in Japan and there are opportunities being considered elsewhere, such as India. Fortis has also developed successful bancassurance joint ventures with premier financial institutions in countries such as Malaysia, China, Thailand, and more recently, India.

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