Cross-border mergers among European Union banks have reached their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, signalling a potential shift in the continent’s long-fragmented banking landscape. The revival of dealmaking reflects a combination of stronger profitability, higher share prices, and renewed strategic ambitions among European lenders. Data from Dealogic shows that the total value of […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 16 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recently announced capital market exposure guidelines are set to empower banks to play a more active role in corporate acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and leveraged buyouts (LBOs), according to a report by JM Financial. The report highlighted that the new framework allows […]

Mumbai, 16 February 2026 – The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the launch of two new group insurance products, aimed exclusively at the domestic market. The introduction of these products was formally disclosed to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in compliance with Regulation 30 of the […]

A recent survey conducted by Verivox on 16 February 2026 reveals that German auto insurance premiums continued to climb throughout 2025, with comprehensive policies experiencing the steepest increases. Rising repair and parts costs, alongside subtle policy adjustments, have kept pressure on motorists, while insurers benefit from stronger pricing power that supports profitability recovery within the […]