Equitable Life policyholders look more likely to get compensation after a coalition Government announcement. (more…)

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It now looks like Prudential will launch the £14bn rights issue it needs to buy AIA by next week. The FSA had blocked purchase of AIG’s Asian Insurance arm (AIA) due to concerns the deal would leave Prudential with insufficient capital to satisfy IDG rules. (more…)

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