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Investors excited about idea of merging insurance with big data and internet sales
Amount of equity of European-listed companies placed into the market totals $137.5bn
Matthieu Duncan upbeat about domestic labour reforms and expansion beyond France
Washington watchdogs pass up opportunity to lighten supervision
Sale of UK chipmaker comes after share slump following loss of Apple contract
Investors push back on one of year’s largest leveraged buyout financings
Big fees can cloud underwriting judgment
New staff in back-office roles comes as boost for country’s financial sector
Government departments told to examine relationships with firm after political scandal
Regulatory change compounds pressure from squeezed commissions and quiet markets
Business, the continuation of politics by other means
Nhlamulo Dlomu looks to rebuild reputation of accountancy firm hit by political scandal
Group’s Hong Kong flotation is world’s first ‘insurtech’ public offering
Hacks at the SEC and Equifax highlight the need for extra vigilance, writes Aliya Ram
Expectations are high for President Nana Akufo-Addo as his pro-business platform proposed to re-ignite growth and create jobs by bringing in new industries, as well as make government more inclusive and accountable
Greater transparency is welcome — but plain English would also help
Fixed income trading woes relegate bank to joint third, its lowest since tables began
If cyber security is not assured, the agency’s entire mission is compromised
Regulators will also examine conflicts of interest in industry advising on £3tn of assets
Bid speculation is frothing around German bank but best acquirer may not be the most obvious
Insurer wants Sifi label dropped but a looming regulatory vote could be close
Leverage ratios closer to 5:1 will help give creditors confidence in liabilities
Deal makes sense for both sides and helps address an image problem
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