Tycoon Richard Li's FWD in advanced talks to acquire MetLife Hong Kong

Tycoon Richard Li's FWD in advanced talks to acquire MetLife Hong Kong

The MetLife building is seen in New York, March 8, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

FWD Group is in advanced talks to buy MetLife Inc.’s Hong Kong insurance unit in what would be the latest in a string of acquisitions by the insurer backed by billionaire Richard Li, people familiar with the matter said.

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