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15.05.26 - 17:54
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FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox′s shares leap amid report of takeover bid (The Guardian)
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Canada's Intact Financial Corp is said to be exploring offer, as London-listed Tate & Lyle attracts US suitorShares in Hiscox surged to record highs on Friday as it became the latest UK takeover target after a flurry of overseas bids for British businesses this week.Canada's Intact Financial Corp, which provides property and casualty insurance, is said to be exploring a potential takeover of Lloyd's of London insurer Hiscox, according to a report by the Insurance Post. Continue reading......
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14.05.26 - 10:06
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Lansdowne Partners launches VC fund to scale UK innovation to global commercial success (Business Wire)
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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lansdowne Partners has launched a venture capital fund focused on backing high potential UK companies emerging from the country's world class university research base and start up ecosystem. The fund announces a first close of $150 million and will hold a second and final close in December, with indicated interest in excess of the fund cap of $200 million. The fund is anchored by British Business Bank, Aviva Investors, and Lloyds Banking Group, with additional backing from Lansdowne investors and internal partners' capital.
With this strong institutional support, the fund aims to bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and global commercial success. Lansdowne Partners strongly believes that this strategy offers exceptional potential returns given UK IP is often significantly undervalued relative to international peers. To realise this potential, Lansdowne Partners will work closely with founders to develop their ideas ambitiously, while maintaining rigorous financial disci...
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09.05.26 - 12:30
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UK house price growth halved as Iran war fallout hits housing market (The Guardian)
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Halifax says cost of typical home fell by 0.1% in April, the second consecutive monthly drop, with pace of annual growth down from 0.8%. to 0.4%Business news – live updates UK house prices fell for a second consecutive month in April, as Halifax halved its estimate for the annual rate of growth owing to the conflict in the Middle East.Halifax, which is part of Lloyds – Britain's biggest mortgage lender – said that the cost of a typical UK home fell by 0.1% in April, to £299,313. This followed a 0.5% fall in March. Continue reading......
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08.05.26 - 17:30
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Fortegra ernennt Iwan Röpcke zum Chief Executive Officer, Belgien (Business Wire)
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BRÜSSEL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fortegra Group, Inc., ein global aufgestellter Spezialversicherer, gab heute die Ernennung von Iwan Röpcke zum Chief Executive Officer, Belgien, bekannt.
Während seiner 25-jährigen Laufbahn in der Versicherungsbranche war Röpcke in den Bereichen Broking, kaufmännische Leitung und Geschäftsführung in den Benelux-Ländern sowie in weiteren europäischen Märkten tätig. Er wechselt zu Fortegra von der Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A., wo er als Country Manager für Belgien und die Niederlande tätig war, den Geschäftsbetrieb von den Anfängen an aufbaute und sowohl die Geschäftsstrategie als auch die Geschäftsentwicklung verantwortete.
Vor seiner Tätigkeit bei Lloyd's hatte Röpcke leitende Führungspositionen bei Willis Towers Watson (via Gras Savoye) inne, wo er als Head of Sales und Head of the Competence Center tätig war. Ferner beinhaltet seine berufliche Laufbahn auch Stationen bei Inter Partner Assistance (AXA Assistance) als Commercial Director Benelux, bei...
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08.05.26 - 09:36
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Fortegra Appoints Iwan Röpcke as Chief Executive Officer, Belgium (Business Wire)
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BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fortegra Group, Inc., a global specialty insurer, today announced the appointment of Iwan Röpcke as Chief Executive Officer, Belgium.
Mr. Röpcke brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience to the role, spanning broking, commercial leadership, and executive management across the Benelux and broader European markets. He joins Fortegra from Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A., where he served as Country Manager for Belgium and the Netherlands, building out the operation from its early stages and overseeing both business strategy and development.
Prior to Lloyd's, Mr. Röpcke held senior leadership positions at Willis Towers Watson (via Gras Savoye), where he served as Head of Sales and Head of the Competence Center. His career also includes roles at Inter Partner Assistance (AXA Assistance) as Commercial Director Benelux, Winterthur Europe Assurances, AIG Europe, Aon Belgium, and Marsh. Mr. Röpcke's industry expertise spans a range of specialty risk areas, with ...
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06.05.26 - 08:48
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16,976 more reasons why Lloyds share price could sink (Fool)
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Lloyds' share price has risen by a third since last May. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank's now in danger of a sharp pullback.
The post 16,976 more reasons why Lloyds share price could sink appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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05.05.26 - 08:12
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£20,000 invested in Lloyds shares 2 years ago is now worth… (Fool)
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Lloyds' shares have delivered huge gains, but a striking valuation gap and rising earnings forecasts hint that the next phase could be even more rewarding.
The post £20,000 invested in Lloyds shares 2 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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04.05.26 - 08:36
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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares in 2026? (Fool)
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Lloyds shares have delivered explosive gains in recent years, but could the bank stock climb even higher in 2026? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.
The post Could I double my money with Lloyds shares in 2026? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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04.05.26 - 07:36
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3 reasons why Lloyds shares could sink in May! (Fool)
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Lloyds shares are up 35% over the last year but showing signs of weakness as economic uncertainty grows. Could the FTSE 100 bank topple this month?
The post 3 reasons why Lloyds shares could sink in May! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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