Switzerland’s Zurich Insurance Group (ZURN.S) is in talks to buy up to 51% of India’s Kotak General Insurance, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The deal would mark Zurich Insurance’s first major bet on the fast-growing South Asian insurance
An American businesswoman, Sara Blakely is widely recognized as a trailblazer in entrepreneurship. With her pioneering spirit, resilience, and dedication to empowering women, she has significantly impacted the business landscape. Blakely’s journey from a struggling salesperson to a self-made billionaire has not
The London-listed bank’s decision to close its New Zealand wealth and personal banking business is part of its plans to exit less profitable businesses globally to focus on expanding in specific Asian markets. The process will happen over several years in a
In a surprising announcement that has left fans eagerly anticipating their favorite franchises, Disney has revealed a significant readjustment in the release dates of upcoming films, affecting highly anticipated sequels of “Avatar,” “Star Wars,” and Marvel’s superhero universe. The adjustments include pushing
With the era of low-interest rates and ample liquidity ending, many of the world’s wealthiest families have made (or are planning to make) significant shifts in their asset allocation. That’s the finding of a new study by UBS that covers 230 “family
As technology advances, cybercriminals are finding new and innovative ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology has presented a new avenue for scams and disinformation campaigns. AI voice scams, or voice phishing or vishing, are becoming
China’s BYD on Friday announced a new brand of electric vehicles (EVs) ranging from off-road to sports cars as the company looks to meet more diversified consumer demand. The new brand is called Fang Cheng Bao, which translates from Chinese literally as
In a significant development, Nigeria’s market regulator has declared the operations of Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, illegal within the country’s borders. The regulator has called for the immediate discontinuation of Binance’s services in Nigeria, raising concerns and uncertainties
Pharmacy retail giant Walgreens is embroiled in a legal battle with its former CEO, who is suing the company for an eye-popping $200 million in a broken contract suit. The ex-CEO filed the lawsuit alleging that Walgreens violated their employment agreement’s terms,
Q: Good day, Mr. Masayoshi Son. Thank you for joining us today. As the CEO of SoftBank, one of the world’s largest technology conglomerates, you have made a significant impact on the global business landscape. Could you share with us some insights