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Burmans’ Rs 2,116-crore open offer for Religare gets tepid response
The open offer closed on February 13 and the date of payment of consideration was February 17, the data said New Delhi: Burmans' open offer of Rs 2,116 crore for the acquisition of additional 26 per cent stake in Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL), the holding company of...
Demographic reality – a growing elderly population with fewer working-age people
Jad Ariss, managing director of the Geneva Association, said: “The longevity revolution is one of the defining challenges – and opportunities – of our time. Insurers are uniquely positioned to help people navigate longer lives. This will require bold innovation and...
RBI launches mobile app offering access to Indian economic financial data
Further, the app's 'Banking Outlet' section will help users find banking facilities within 20 kilometres of their location and they can also access data about SAARC countries through the 'SAARC Finance' Mumbai: Reserve Bank on Tuesday launched mobile application...
Sumit Sarawgi to lead Oliver Wyman in India
Sumit Sarawgi, India Head, Oliver Wyman, The management consulting industry in India is at the cusp of transformation. Clients today seek agility and innovation that goes beyond traditional approaches,Sumit Sarawgi MUMBAI: Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting...
IRDAI forms high powered panel under former SBI chief Dinesh Khara to suggest measures for insurance reforms
Dinesh Khara, former chairman, State Bank of India Panel will look into various aspects of Insurance Act 1938 and suggest amendments The other members of the panel are-N. Kannan , former CEO ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Saurabh Sinha, former executive director,...
IRDAI unveils Bima-ASBA for issuing life and health policies from March 1
Under Bima –ASBA facility, transfer of money from the prospect to the insurer happens only when policy is issued. Amount towards insurance premium will be debited from the customer's bank only after the insurer decides to accept the proposal. One-time manadate through...
Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance
The crypto industry has scored some early wins since Trump took office, including the repeal of an accounting rule by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and an executive order by the president directing a working group to study and propose changes to crypto...
DFS Secy launches LIC’s new Pension plan
M.P. Tangirala, additional secretary, M. Nagaraju, secretary, financial services, Ministry of Finance, M Jagannath, managing director, LIC at launching ceremony of LIC's new Pension plan LIC’s smart pension plan is a non-par, non linked, Individual/Group, savings, and...
Cancer vaccine for women to be available in five to six months, says Union Minister Jadhav
The vaccine will tackle, breast, oral and cervical cancers New Delhi: A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav...
Trade war risk rises for global macro, credit outlook, cautions Fitch
Notably, these uncertainties come at a time of slowing US and Chinese growth and a faltering recovery in the eurozone, underscoring cyclical vulnerabilities New York: The risks of a global trade war have risen significantly, with the Trump administration pursuing a...
Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18
U.S. carrier Delta said a CRJ900 aircraft operated by its Endeavor Air subsidiary was involved in a single-aircraft accident with 76 passengers and four crew members on board. TORONTO: A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto...
Aon appoints Jennifer Richards as CEO of Asia Pacific
Jennifer Richards, CEO designate, Asia Pacific, Aon "The Asia Pacific region is critical to Aon's strategy, representing significant growth opportunities across a diverse market," said Lori Goltermann, CEO, Asia Pacific, Aon DUBLIN: Aon plc today announced that...
Sompo Holdings establishes global Property and Casualty (re)insurance, and Wellbeing business segments
Sompo Wellbeing will work as one group to create products and services addressing challenges related to health, financial stability after retirement, and nursing care needs. These are all prominent challenges in Japan due to the country’s ageing population and...
Mexico threatens to sue Google for renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on its maps service
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum “Who we have a dispute with is Google,” Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said at her morning press conference, adding that her government has exchanged letters with the company on the subject. “If they keep insisting, we’ll...
360 ONE Asset picks up 15% stake in Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Parag Raja, managing director and CEO, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, said`` with this partnership, we aim to further accelerate innovation, enhance our product offerings, solidify our service experience and further deepen our market presence. Together, we are poised to...
LIC unveils digital `one man office’ for its sales force
Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO & MD, LIC One Man Office (OMO), offered through the ANANDA (Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application) platform, is a mobile digital office at the hands of sales force and an easy-to-use one stop solution for all business and...
Sebi asks RAs, IAs to disclose most important terms, conditions of services to clients
Research analysts and investment advisers cannot guarantee profits or risk-free investments. Any investment is subject to market risks. Also, Sebi asked investment advisers (IAs) to include MITC in investment advisory agreements with clients. They must clarify that...
DICGC’s cover on bank deposit beyond Rs 5 lakh, Bill allowing Composite licenses soon, says DFS Secy
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is launching Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai on Monday Govt asks private life insurance companies to increase the free look period for policyholders from one month to one year. The Centre is working on more...