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Foreign investors snap 5-month buying streak, pull out Rs 3,758 cr in July
V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said “The sentiments have been impacted by the higher tax on FPIs registered as trusts and association of persons. However, the main reason for the selling is the sharp slowdown in the economy particularly in segments like autos. Besides, the second quarter results from corporates have not been reassuring.”
Bad legroom to get worse as airlines stuff more passengers in a flight
Chubb innovates in marine insurance with instant shipment insurance
Currently, Chubb offers automated shipment insurance in Australia, Korea and Singapore. This allows traders, logistics service providers, carriers, and even insurance intermediaries to obtain an insurance quotation and bind cover within minutes. The process, previously characterized by endless paperwork and long turnaround time, is now seamless, quick, and available 24/7
GST slashed for EVs to 5% from 12%, will be effective from 1st August
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son forms $108-billion Vision Fund 2 with Apple, Microsoft
India has received satellite data on flood-hit regions from 8 nations: MEA
U.S. judge cuts $2 billion verdict against Bayer to $86 million
Australia’s Suncorp to phase out exposure to thermal coal by 2025
IRDAI asks insurers to ensure cancellation of vehicle’s RC in case of total loss claim settlement
Australia to police Facebook, Google with new watchdog office to protect privacy
Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the $5 billion fine slapped on Facebook in the United States this month for privacy breaches showed regulators were now taking such issues extremely seriously.
“These companies are among the most powerful and valuable in the world,” Frydenberg told reporters in Sydney after the release of a much-anticipated report on future regulation of the dominant digital platforms.
SAP and Swiss Re expands its joint co-innovation initiative for financial reporting
Harnessing India’s Youth Power:Running out of time
“India is not taking advantage of its demographic dividend,” said Satyaki Roy, an associate professor at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development in New Delhi. “If you see the story of South Korea, Taiwan and other East Asian countries, there was a concerted effort by those governments to create the kind of human capital required for industry.”
Insurance subsidiaries of DHFL are in a comfortable position:IRDAI
InsurTech investment buoyant in Q2, 2019:Willis Towers Watson
French reinsurer SCOR reports 62% rise in net profit during 2nd quarter
Company CEO Denis Kessler mentioned that there had been higher than expected costs related to natural catastrophes in the U.S. and in Japan in late 2018, that were booked in the first quarter of 2019.There were also costs associated with Brexit, which forced the reinsurer to incorporate new firms outside the U.K.
Allergan announces global recall of textured breast implants
Allergan Plc said on Wednesday it was recalling its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders across markets, citing concerns over a rare form of cancer, after the U.S. health agency asked the drugmaker to pull the products. The Food And Drug...