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Businesses criticize new EU data rules, consumer group sees missed opportunity
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Anti-ESG movement in U.S. feeds anxiety among UK investors
In the US, there’s evidence that anti-ESG rhetoric has led some...
Crash Victims’ final minutes will influence Financial Liability for Boeing, Insurers
While settling all those claims could cost $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence estimate based on prior cases, legal experts agree the payouts could be even higher if evidence shows Boeing knew about flaws in the planes before the tragedies. That’s already prompted investor lawsuits claiming the company hid safety risks.
India among Asian economies set to dominate 7% growth club during 2020s
India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Myanmar and the Philippines should all meet that benchmark, according to a research note Sunday from Madhur Jha, Standard Chartered’s India-based head of thematic research, and Global Chief Economist David Mann. Ethiopia and Côte d’Ivoire are also likely to reach the 7 per cent growth pace, which typically means a doubling of gross domestic product every 10 years. That’ll be a boon to per-capita incomes, with Vietnam’s soaring to $10,400 in 2030 from about $2,500 last year, they estimate.
India lagging far behind China in IIoT adoption: Accenture
“In terms of IIoT adoption, in a scale of 10, if China would score 7, India’s would be about 3.5,” Saurabh Bhatnagar, Managing Director – Manufacturing, Accenture Strategy told IANS, adding that according to an estimate, IIoT could be adding $14.2 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
U.S. warns merchant ships of possible Iranian attacks; cleric threatens U.S. fleet
Iran has dismissed both moves – which the United States said it took after U.S. intelligence signalled possible preparations by Tehran to attack U.S. forces or interests – as “psychological warfare” designed to intimidate it.
G7 countries to simulate cross-border cyber attack next month: France
“Cyber threats are proof that we need more multilateralism and more cooperation between our countries,” French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told the conference.
Curv Partners with Munich Re to Commodify Digital Asset Insurance for Institutional Customers
“The novel cryptographic methods deployed in Curv’s Institutional Digital Asset Wallet Service reduce the risks associated with holding digital assets.Their approach enables us to underwrite a policy that covers customer-controlled wallets in Internet-connected settings. ,” said Ali Kumcu, Head of Cyber Innovation and Services, of Munich Re.
Munich Re appoints Linus Phoon CEO for Singapore & Southeast Asia
Linus will lead Munich Re’s reinsurance businesses in Singapore and Southeast Asia, providing clients with traditional reinsurance and complex risk solutions, as well as comprehensive consulting services.
InsurTech investment hits records in Q1, 2019; pricing tools in the spotlight:Willis Towers Watson
85 deals with a total value of $1.42 billion were announced in Q1, 2019, marking the third-straight quarter to deliver more than $1 billion in funding. Deal count increased by 35% over Q4, 2018, although total funding decreased by 11%. Some 54% of deals were outside the US, marking a continuing trend. Deal count in the UK increased by 50%, and in the US by 44%. However, deal count in China fell by 38% this quarter
Project Owl Wi-Fi Network for Natural Disaster Connections Wins IBM-Backed Contest
They have designed tiny electronic nodes inside baseball-sized rubber casings that create a special Wi-Fi network spanning more than 100 square miles that can be used to connect victims and first responders. It’s a simple and relatively cheap concept, but during a natural disaster when cell towers topple, technology fails and entire communities fall into darkness – communication can be the difference between life and death.
WHO welcomes Industry action to align with global trans fat elimination targets
Trans fat intake is responsible for over 500,000 deaths from coronary heart disease each year globally.
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with IFBA representatives, including chief executive officers from several of the 12 companies comprising the alliance, on 2 May 2019 to discuss actions to take to eliminate industrial trans fats, and reduce salt, sugar and saturated fats in processed foods.