Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-06-06 04:13Group 1 - AIA Group announced that its independent non-executive chairman and director, Mr. Mark Tucker, will retire on September 30, 2025, with Mr. Du Jiaqi appointed as his successor, pending regulatory approval, effective October 1, 2025 [2] - HSBC Holdings confirmed that Mr. Du Jiaqi will step down as chairman and board member of HSBC Group on September 30, 2025, with Mr. Libor T. taking over as interim chairman [4] - The return of former CEO Du Jiaqi to AIA Group has sparked significant industry interest regarding the company's future strategic direction, marking a critical turning point in response to industry changes [5] Group 2 - AIA Group reported a post-tax operating profit of approximately $6.605 billion for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of about 7%, with new business value increasing by 18% and annualized new premiums rising by 14% [5] - AIA Life Insurance, a wholly-owned subsidiary in mainland China, achieved a 20% growth in new business value and a 10% increase in annualized new premiums [5] - AIA Group is expanding its business footprint in mainland China, reaching approximately 340 million potential customers across 14 operational regions, with new branches approved in Anhui, Shandong, Chongqing, and Zhejiang, expected to add 100 million potential customers [5] Group 3 - AIA Life Insurance has seen a steady increase in the number of agents, with a registered membership of 4,656, making it the leading life insurance company globally in terms of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) membership for three consecutive years, with agent income nearly double the industry average [6] - The execution of the "Top Agents" strategy is expected to enhance AIA Group's competitive differentiation and support stable growth in high-value policies in the Asia-Pacific market [6]