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The bonds are structured so that their principal, or face value, is written down following outbreaks of certain diseases named as covered perils.
They were issued to raise funds for the World Bank’s Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility, which sends money to developing countries that need help tackling these diseases. To date, the pandemic securities have not been triggered.
Powered by hydrogen, Hyundai’s trucks aim to conquer the Swiss Alps
Hyundai's hydrogen-powered 18-tonne trucks are set to hit the roads in Switzerland next month as the South Korean automaker looks to establish a case for its zero-emissions technology in a low carbon world. Invented nearly two centuries ago, hydrogen...
Sensex, Nifty fall for fifth day as pandemic fears unnerve investors
Coronavirus vaccine won’t be ready for a year, says US govt
The first vaccine trials were expected to begin in about two months and it would take a further three months to determine safety and efficacy which means the fastest possible time frame would still be upwards of 6-8 months before a breakthrough, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said at the White House briefing, with Trump looking on.
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India’s GDP seen growing at 4.7% in December quarter, with virus impact to come
SAT rejects IRDA order, allows sale of pledged Reliance General insurance shares
Rejecting the IRDA’s Dec 27 order, the SAT in its order on Thursday has asked the IDBI Trusteeship Services, that is holding the pledged shares as a custodian, to make every endevour to find a suitable buyer for the pleged shares.
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“ As and when a suitable buyer is found suitable application would be made before IRDAI for appropriate approval to enable the IRDAI to carry out due diligence and to ascertain fulfillment of Fit and Proper criteria, financial soundness,’’ said the SAT order .
Virus-hit stocks shed $3 trillion; safe havens thrive
U.S. spy agencies monitor coronavirus spread, concerns about India – sources
Sensex drops over 1100 pts as Coronavirus pandemic fears grow
Coronavirus could wipe out $1 trn of global GDP
Oxford Economics Ltd. reckons an international health crisis could be enough to wipe more than $1 trillion from global gross domestic product. That would be the economic price tag for a spike in workplace absenteeism, lower productivity, sliding travel, disrupted supply chains and reduced trade and investment.
Global funds load up on Indian stocks as virus shelter in Asia
Some observers still see lingering domestic issues as a threat to the economic rebound. While Indian stocks have been more resilient than others, “worries over the slowing domestic growth, as well as concerns over the liquidity and solvency of the non-bank financing sector remain,” said Kristy Fong, an Asian equities investment director at Aberdeen Standard Investments in Singapore.
Britain’s Financial Conduct Regulator admits data breach
DPIIT notifies 100% FDI in insurance intermediaries under automatic route
It said that insurance intermediary that has majority share holding of foreign investors shall undertake measures including incorporation as a limited company under the provisions of the Companies Act 2013; at least one from among the chairman of the board of directors or the CEO or principal officer or MD of the company shall be a resident Indian citizen, shall take permission of the IRDA for repatriating dividend, and shall not make payments to the foreign group or promoter or associate entities beyond what is necessary or permitted.
New Delhi is world’s most polluted capital for second straight year: Study
Coronavirus pandemic inevitable, U.S. warns as disease spreads across globe
Adding to a growing sense that a rapid spread of the virus in more places is inevitable, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official urged that preparations be made now.
-In the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also urged Americans to prepare, saying that while the immediate risk there was low, the global situation suggested a pandemic was likely.