On Monday, the California Department of Insurance proposed reform measures which includes ways for insurers to include more people from low-income families. Currently insurers offer group discounts based on education, occupation, and other factors, to the detriment of low-income families…. Read More ›
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European Commission to launch full-fleged antitrust probe into Telia’s bid for Bonnier Broadcasting
The development is politically sensitive given that the Swedish government has a 37% stake in Telia. According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Nordic telecoms operator Telia’s nearly $1 billion bid for Bonnier Broadcasting is facing a… Read More ›
Morgan Stanley becomes top shareholder in Chinese joint venture – Morgan Stanley Huaxin Fund Management Co
With China opening up its financial sector, worth trillions of dollars, foreign financial institutions can finally tap the Chinese market. In a deal that will result in Morgan Stanley becoming the top shareholder of Morgan Stanley Huaxin Fund Management Co,… Read More ›
China’s ICBC’s wins bid to set up wealth management subsidiary
China’s banking and insurance regulator has approved the bid by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). More banks have also submitted their applications for establishing such subsidiaries. China’s biggest-listed lender by assets, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China… Read More ›
Swiss telecom watchdog faults Swisscom for overcharging
The telecom regulator has reduced prices with retroactive effect for the 2013–2016 period. Swisscom is weighing its decision on filing an appeal with the federal administrative court. In a development that will bring cheers to consumers in Switzerland, the country’s… Read More ›
Siemens-Alstom merger will add competitiveness to the European rail industry
Despite getting the backing of the German and the French government, the deal hangs in the balance on concerns from anti-trust regulators that it could stifle competition in the rail sector. As per sources familiar with the matter at hand,… Read More ›
JPMorgan applies to set up majority-owned securities business in China
The U.S. bank is one of several foreign banks, including UBS Group AG and Nomura Holdings Inc who have applied to set up majority-owned securities businesses in China, following relaxation of rules. On Monday, JPMorgan Chase & Co stated it… Read More ›
Australia’s largest listed wealth manager staring at class action lawsuit
Its Chairwoman and legal counsel have resigned with immediate effect. Analysts expect more heads to roll in the coming weeks. On Monday, following damaging revelation of inappropriate behavior at AMP, Australia’s largest-listed wealth manager, Catherine Brenner, its chairwoman and Brian… Read More ›
Appeal process for Uber could take years: London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Uber can continue to operate in London until this due process of law is expired. On Thursday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated Uber’s appeal against London’s transport regulator ban could go on for years. In September, Transport for London stripped… Read More ›
Broadcom’s merger with Qualcomm likely to face intense antritrust scrutiny
This merger is likely to be one of the topics of discussion when U.S. President Donald Trump visits China. According to antitrust lawyers, with China itching to get into the semiconductors industry, the potential merger of chipmaker Broadcom Ltd with… Read More ›