News that so called ‘short selling’, the act of selling shares which traders do not own in the hope of buying them back at a lower price, has been banned by both US and UK regulators for the short term at least has received a warm welcome. Many had blamed this disruptive activity for the demise of HBOS over the last few days and the near terminal injuries suffered by US insurance giant AIG.
Continue reading...5. September 2008
As the health insurance market in the UK continues to grow it seems that Bupa has spotted the potential of an Indian joint venture at a very early stage of the proceedings. Indian insurance group Max India has announced plans to set up the venture with Bupa which will see the British company take a 26% stake in Max Bupa Health Insurance Ltd with Max India taking the balance.
Continue reading...
18. September 2008
0 Comments