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Sumitomo Life plans to invest $1.9 billion in private credit
Sumitomo Life Insurance is considering allocating about ¥300 billion ($1.9 billion) on private credit in the fiscal year starting April, in the latest push by a Japanese financial firm into alternative assets to boost returns. The Osaka-based…
What is an Alpine Divorce? TikTok's Latest Viral Warning
For Black women, the push for representation in outdoor spaces has always been a journey of reclaiming safety and joy, but the “Alpine divorce” is adding a dangerous new layer to nature treks meant for stunning views and adventure…
Seoul shares open sharply higher on tech boost
Korean shares kicked off nearly 3 percent higher Wednesday, driven by sharp gains in blue chip tech shares, despite continuing uncertainties in the Middle East. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) jumped 162.04 points, or 2.87…
Kyobo Life nears banking entry with SBI Savings Bank deal
Life insurer advances broader finance ambitions with planned purchase of Korea's leading savings bank Kyobo Life Insurance has moved closer to completing its acquisition of SBI Savings Bank after securing regulatory approval, strengthening its push…
Here's what happens next for Kouri Richins, the black widow children's book author
Kouri Richins, the Utah children's book author is facing life in prison after she was convicted of murdering her husband — but that's not the end of her legal woes. She faces a second trial for alleged financial crimes tied to a plot to cash…
Zurich Insurance Group (OTCMKTS:ZURVY) Stock Rating Upgraded by Kepler Capital Markets
Zurich Insurance Group (OTCMKTS:ZURVY - Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities researchers at Kepler Capital Markets from a 'strong sell' rating to a 'hold' rating in a research report issued on Monday, Zacks.com reports. Get Zurich Insurance…
Stock market reaction to wars and geopolitical conflicts: How market corrections amid global conflicts offer long-term opportunities for investors
Even as geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on market sentiment, market experts suggest that history offers a reassuring message for investors: while conflicts trigger short-term volatility, long-term equity returns have remained…
Fubon expects solid year despite Mideast tensions
By Crystal Hsu / Staff reporter Fubon Financial Holding Co (富邦金控) on Monday forecast earnings to remain solid this year, driven by strong performance in its core businesses and equity investments — including…
Key moments from Kouri Richins murder trial in husband's poisoning death
After deliberating for just over three hours, a Utah jury found Kouri Richins guilty of poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced drink at their home in 2022. Richins, a Utah grief author and mother of three, was convicted of attempted aggravated…
Wrongdoing by insurance companies does not go unnoticed, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday assured that wrongdoing by insurance companies will not go unnoticed. She also informed the Rajya Sabha that 25,000 gram panchayats will be covered under insurance inclusion. Responding to a question…
Ageas (OTCMKTS:AGESY) Shares Gap Up - Here's What Happened
Shares of Ageas SA (OTCMKTS:AGESY - Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday. The stock had previously closed at $68.15, but opened at $70.90. Ageas shares last traded at $70.93, with a volume of 458 shares. AGESY has been the…
Utah mom who wrote children's book on grief after husband's death is found guilty of murdering him
PARK CITY, Utah — A Utah woman was convicted Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children's book about coping with grief. Prosecutors said Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal…
India aims for universal health insurance by 2033, 58 crore lives covered in 2024-25
Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Replying to supplementary queries during Question…
Manulife Investments Launches Manulife CQS Multi Asset Credit Fund ETF Series
TORONTO, March 17, 2026 /CNW/ - Manulife Investments announced today that it has launched Manulife CQS Multi Asset Credit Fund ETF Series (Ticker: MMAC), with its affiliated investment adviser Manulife | CQS Investment Management ('Manulife CQS')…
Utah Woman Who Wrote a Book on Grief After Husband's Death Found Guilty of Murdering Him
Utah: A Utah woman was convicted Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children's book about coping with grief. Prosecutors said Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic…
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