Insurer Standard Life weathers savings downturn
LONDON (Reuters) - Insurer Standard Life said robust pension sales in Britain helped it withstand a general downturn in saving and investment levels in the first quarter. Related Stories Nokia, HTC win European patent ruling China iPhone sales surge, but can Apple protect its apps? Global food prices on the rise again - World Bank Britain clashes with France over bank capital BofA Merrill fights ...
The eurozone crisis: five ways it affects you
From pensions and savings to holidays, we look at how the latest market turmoil will impact on your finances 1 Your pension If you are retiring this year Greece has been very, very, bad news for you. There is an ongoing slow-motion collapse in annuity rates, and this week it got a little worse. When a man aged 65 swaps £100,000 in his pension pot for an annuity – a regular monthly income for the ...
Resources In Ins Grp - Final Results
17 May 2012 RESOURCES IN INSURANCE GROUP PLC ("RiIG", the "Group" or the "Company") FINAL RESULTS The Board of RiIG, a leading provider of claims management and consultancy ...
The week ahead in business and economics: May 8-11
Supermarket chain Sainsbury reports annual profits, while Prudential and HSBC update the market on trading, and the Bank of England releases its interest rate and QE decision.
China grants five foreign investors licenses in April
SHANGHAI, May 9 (Reuters) - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) grantedlicenses to five foreign institutions in April, allowing them to buy Chinese stocks and bondsunder the Qualified Foreign ...