Shareholders backed the deal months ago
Rod Bolivar May 26, 2026
The financial terms are undisclosed and the units are small — but Marsh's ENEOS deal may be the moment Japan's captive broker stronghold started to yield
The transaction hands the insurer direct control over products and distribution
The 18% share in Barings gives the Japanese giant a board seat and closer access to the US manager's credit and real assets platforms
Regulators approved talks. Analysts are watching the price
Six failed auctions have not deterred at least two interested parties
Activity fell 6% year on year in Q1 2026
Investment funds platform growth and new outbound call centre
Tax and contingent risk insurance markets are reshaping deal strategies
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