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Dutch regulator to probe Roblox over risks to minors
The regulator said it will assess whether Roblox is taking adequate...
Trafigura wins $600 million nickel fraud lawsuit against businessman Gupta
Geneva-based Trafigura alleged Gupta was the mastermind of a...
Global D&O trends in 2025: Developed economies to be hit by double-digit insolvencies in 2024, says Allianz
Western Europe leads the global count with 195 cases, a reflection of the region’s current economic instability, followed by Asia-Pacific (67 cases) and North America (66 cases). Rising bankruptcies typically lead to an increase in D&O claims, so this trend is a...
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan in targeted attack
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. ET (1145 GMT) outside the Hilton on Sixth Avenue, where the company's annual investor conference was about to take place. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police said the gunman remains at...
Zurich Resilience Solutions and GoImpact Capital Partners forge strategic alliance for APAC climate resilience
Initially targeting businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, the strategic alliance aims to address key climate risks such as extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, and operational vulnerabilities HONG KONG SAR: Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS),...
StanChart sets $200 billion new wealth assets target, focuses on Chinese and Indian wealthy
StanChart’s assets under management sourced from wealthy Chinese and Indians with global needs rose by about 40% and 20%, respectively, in the 12 months ending September, its data shows. LONDON/HONG KONG: Standard Chartered (StanChart) will target $200 billion in new...
Aon appoints of Anne Corona as CEO of Enterprise Clients and global chief commercial officer
This appointment is part of Aon's strategy to advance its commercial capabilities by deepening commercial alignment, integration of data and analytics and service excellence globally to better service clients DUBLIN: Aon plc today announced the appointment of Anne...
Private equity exposure with insurers can be risky for , financial markets, BOE says
Officials are concerned that a potential sharp and correlated deterioration in these investments could amplify risks across global insurers. That could spark “asset fire sales” which disrupt corporate funding markets, the BOE warned London: Private equity’s advance...
wefox agrees to sell insurance carrier to a group of Swiss companies led by BERAG
wefox has agreed to sell the insurance company to a group of Swiss companies led by BERAG. BERAG is an independent Swiss provider of pension services and in recent years has represented wefox Insurance AG as an MGA in Switzerland and built up the daily sickness...
Over 100 countries back Plastic Treaty caps as talks reach fierce finish
As of Sunday, countries remained far apart on the basic scope of the treaty, with one option proposed by Panama – and backed by over 100 countries – that creates a path for a global plastic production reduction target and another which does not allow production caps...
UK expands sanctions against Russian oil fleet and its insurers
The measures ban any cooperation with Moscow-based insurers AlfaStrakhovanie Plc and VSK, which are “carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian financial services sector,” a statement said. Both firms...
UK employers warn tax rise will hit investment and pay
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his finance minister Rachel Reeves – who say speeding up economic growth is their top priority – argue the move will allow them to spend more on public services including the National Health Service British employers have been caught...