Standard Life shuts Singapore insurance business

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 13:41

The closure will generate a non-operating loss of around 45 million pounds ($70.56 million), Standard Life said in a statement.

German data lead Europe shares higher, dollar steadies

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:15

The Euro Stoxx index of euro zone shares was up 1 percent, retaking some of the ground lost in a decline last Wednesday, when a rising euro hit export-sensitive German stocks.

Bitcoin technology startup hires Morgan Stanley manager

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 08:43

Factom, a bitcoin technology company, has hired Morgan Stanley investment manager Jacob Dienelt as its head treasurer, the company said on Monday.

Factory activity accelerates to 52.1 in March as new orders pick up

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 10:40

The HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers` Index, compiled by Markit, rose to 52.1 in March from 51.2, confounding economists polled by Reuters who expected a slight dip to 51.0.

UBS targets Asia for wealth management growth: Chief executive

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 12:51

UBS AG, the world`s biggest wealth manager, expects Asia Pacific assets to account for as much as 30 percent of the funds it oversees within the next 10 years, the Swiss bank`s chief executive said.

Now, find your lost phone with Android wear

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 14:59

Google`s new update to its Android Device Manager app will now allow users to locate their lost phones.

Sr managers paid 11.7 times higher than lower level staff

Last Updated: Thursday, March 5, 2015, 14:49

Reflecting a increasing pay disparity in India during last six years, senior managers have been paid 11.7 times more than their lower level workers, according to a Hay Group study.

Blackstone sets up new credit fund to seek undervalued oil and gas assets

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 15:22

Blackstone Group LP, the world`s largest alternative asset manager, is raising its first energy-focused credit fund, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest sign that private equity firms are seeing investment opportunities among distressed energy assets.

CBI chargesheets IOB branch manager for cheating bank

Last Updated: Friday, December 26, 2014, 19:22

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against a Gujarat-based branch manager of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and three others for allegedly cheating the bank to the tune of Rs 2.5 crore.

Beyonce sacks general manager

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:06

Pop star Beyonce has reportedly sacked her general manager and taken charge of her career.

John Mayer hires Lady Gaga`s ex-manager?

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 16:13

John Mayer has reportedly hired pop star Lady Gaga`s ex-manager Troy Carter.

Lamela not leaving Spurs, says Sherwood

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 17:50

Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood says that misfiring record signing Erik Lamela will not be allowed to leave the club during the January transfer window.