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Keidanren to develop 2050 vision against backdrop of AI and population decline
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, plans to develop a new medium-term vision in light of an accelerating decline in the country's population and the spread of artificial intelligence, its chairman, Yoshinobu Tsutsui, said Monday.
The New Insurance Playbook: Scale, Specialization And Smarter Capital
Insurance companies are entering a new phase of development defined by broader capabilities, deeper specialization, and growing allocations to private assets. A bigger company may benefit from a wider range of products and distribution…
Hanwha Life expands youth financial education program to Indonesia
Hanwha Life Insurance is expanding its financial education initiatives to Indonesia, aimed at helping teenagers build financial literacy in an increasingly digital landscape, the insurer said Tuesday. Developed with the international nonprofit Save…
Jio Platforms Allocates ₹81.1 Billion to IPO Anchor Investors
Jio Platforms Limited has reportedly allocated about ₹81.1 billion in shares to institutional investors ahead of its initial public offering, giving the sale an institutional base before public bidding opens Oct. 21. The Oct. 19 placement…
BlackRock, GIC among investors chasing Indian telecom major Jio's IPO as anchor bids top $26 billion
Jio Platforms has garnered bids from top global investors including Capital Group, GIC, and BlackRock for the $854 million anchor book portion of its initial public offering. The company's anchor book received total bids worth $26.3 billion from…
'For Panama, it is life or death': how drought is choking the canal that feeds a nation
The cattle should be ambling, grazing contentedly, through Robert Delgado's fields. Instead, the animals slump in the shade, tongues lolling, in futile attempts to avoid the blistering heat. Soon it will matter little whether their appetite…
Exclusive-DXC in advanced talks to sell insurance software unit for $2.4 billion, sources say
NEW YORK, Oct 19 (Reuters) – IT services company DXC Technology is in advanced talks to sell its insurance software and services division to private investment firm Eldridge Industries for about $2.4 billion, according to…
How to evaluate life settlements for clients who no longer need insurance
What's at stake: Clients who passively allow life insurance policies to lapse or accept surrender values could be leaving substantial capital on the table. Expert quote: 'You have to be willing to drop your previous financial plan that the life…
Hanwha Life Says Indonesia Financial Education Pilot Draws About 700
Hanwha Life Insurance said about 700 people have participated in its financial education pilot in Indonesia since June, an effort to help teenagers manage money and navigate digital financial risks. The South Korean insurer said 600 of the…
57-Year-Old Man Jumps In Front Of Delhi Metro, Dies
A suicide note and his PAN card were also recovered from the spot, police said. A 57-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping onto the metro tracks in front of an approaching train at the Lajpat Nagar Metro station here on Monday…
Japan's 20-year bond auction sees strongest demand on record
TOKYO – Japan's 20-year government bond auction on Oct 20 saw the strongest demand on record, as elevated yields attracted renewed buying from domestic investors. The bid-to-cover ratio was 5.84, compared with 4.01 at the previous sale, and…
Empire Life expands investment lineup with six new segregated funds and 10 Class Plus 3.0 additions
KINGSTON, ON, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Today, The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) announced a significant expansion of its segregated fund lineup, introducing six new Guaranteed Investment Funds (GIFs) and adding 10 funds to Class Plus…
Jio Platforms' anchor book draws record ₹2.5 lakh crore in bids ahead of IPO
Platforms allotted shares worth ₹8,109.85 crore to 212 anchor investors at the top end of its price band, after institutional demand for the offering exceeded ₹2.5 lakh crore, more than 30 times the amount available in the anchor…
Yorkshire village walk voted best in UK with picturesque views in winter
No matter the weather, it's important people continue to spend time outdoors and exercise, any with the luscious greenery that Yorkshire has to offer, that shouldn't prove to be a problem. In fact, according to a new Winter Wellness Reset report by…
Jio IPO Could Exceed Hyundai's 2024 Share Sale at Price Cap
Jio Platforms Limited's IPO has drawn reported institutional interest of about ₹2.5 trillion, while its maximum advertised offer size would surpass Hyundai Motor India Limited's 2024 share sale. Moneycontrol published the ₹2.5…
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