It’s clear that Asia is still the focus of attention for the Prudential and despite the AIA fiasco, CEO Tidjane Thiam still seems to think it was a good idea. Better than expected profits and a lower cost of the failed takeover of AIA allowed Prudential to raise half-year dividends by 5 per cent. (more…)

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