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Aviva to make goodwill payment following preference shares fallout
- May 01, 2018
The move follows the insurer's announcement that it was considering cancelling its three outstanding issues of preference shares, which fuelled backlash among investors, forcing to company to scrap the plan. Individuals and institutions who sold their preference shares between 8 and 22 March are being offered a "discretionary goodwill payment ", it was announced today. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The move follows the insurer's announcement that it was considering cancelling its three outstanding issues of preference shares, which fuelled backlash among investors, forcing to company to scrap the plan. Individuals and institutions who sold their preference shares between 8 and 22 March are being offered a "discretionary goodwill payment ", it was announced today. (more...)
Regulator's 'damning rap sheet' on Commonwealth Bank
- May 01, 2018
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's final report into CBA's culture and frameworks called out "a widespread sense of complacency" at the bank, which meant it failed to learn from mistakes. The regulator has asked the bank to carry an additional $1 billion in regulatory capital and enter into an undertaking to conduct remedial action. "While CBA is a sound financial institution. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's final report into CBA's culture and frameworks called out "a widespread sense of complacency" at the bank, which meant it failed to learn from mistakes. The regulator has asked the bank to carry an additional $1 billion in regulatory capital and enter into an undertaking to conduct remedial action. "While CBA is a sound financial institution. (more...)
Striking Arizona teachers gather at Capitol for third day
- May 01, 2018
Tens of thousands filled the capitol once again in order to talk with legislators and pressure Governor Ducey to fully fund public schools. Fisher told teachers to organize events with parents or other backers in their home districts Tuesday morning and then come to the Capitol to keep pressure on lawmakers. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Tens of thousands filled the capitol once again in order to talk with legislators and pressure Governor Ducey to fully fund public schools. Fisher told teachers to organize events with parents or other backers in their home districts Tuesday morning and then come to the Capitol to keep pressure on lawmakers. (more...)
Nisar to contest upcoming polls from one NA, two provincial assembly seats
- May 01, 2018
The delegation lauded Chaudhry Nisar's services for the people of his constituency and assured him of all sorts of cooperation during the upcoming election. He also vowed his support to the former interior minister even he chose to contest the next election as an independent candidate. "At times, one has to have a bigger heart in politics", he added. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The delegation lauded Chaudhry Nisar's services for the people of his constituency and assured him of all sorts of cooperation during the upcoming election. He also vowed his support to the former interior minister even he chose to contest the next election as an independent candidate. "At times, one has to have a bigger heart in politics", he added. (more...)
Trump Refused To Apologize For His Comments About The Muslim Travel Ban
- May 01, 2018
He largely used the opportunity Monday to address the need for changes to US immigration laws, which he has done frequently in recent months. "We have to have strong immigration laws", Trump continued. The travel ban made its way to the Supreme Court last week , and a lawyer representing those fighting the ban, Obama administration attorney Neal Katyal, had said if Trump would take back some his statements the case would likely end in his favor. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
He largely used the opportunity Monday to address the need for changes to US immigration laws, which he has done frequently in recent months. "We have to have strong immigration laws", Trump continued. The travel ban made its way to the Supreme Court last week , and a lawyer representing those fighting the ban, Obama administration attorney Neal Katyal, had said if Trump would take back some his statements the case would likely end in his favor. (more...)
Friend 'accidentally' kills groom during celebratory firing at wedding
- May 01, 2018
But the festivities turned into mourning at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh 's Lakhimpur Kheri district when the groom was killed during the celebratory firing at the function Sunday, April 29. Police also said that the accused, who is said to be a close friend of the victim, was absconding, the daily reported. It also cautioned people of its risky consequences by registering cases under Indian Penal Code (IPC) act 302 (murder) and not under culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
But the festivities turned into mourning at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh 's Lakhimpur Kheri district when the groom was killed during the celebratory firing at the function Sunday, April 29. Police also said that the accused, who is said to be a close friend of the victim, was absconding, the daily reported. It also cautioned people of its risky consequences by registering cases under Indian Penal Code (IPC) act 302 (murder) and not under culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (more...)
Infosys (INFY) Given News Sentiment Score of 0.14
- May 01, 2018
INFY outperformed by 0.96% the S&P 500. Invesco Ltd increased its stake in Brown & Brown Inc (BRO) by 19.31% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY ) is expected to publish earnings on July, 13., as reported by RTT. About $4.60 billion US Long portfolio Comgest Global Investors Sas operates. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
INFY outperformed by 0.96% the S&P 500. Invesco Ltd increased its stake in Brown & Brown Inc (BRO) by 19.31% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Infosys Limited (NYSE: INFY ) is expected to publish earnings on July, 13., as reported by RTT. About $4.60 billion US Long portfolio Comgest Global Investors Sas operates. (more...)
DK Jain is new Maharashtra Chief Secretary
- May 01, 2018
Mr Jain will replace Summit Mullick. The 1983 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, who was head of finance department, will serve for nine months before his retirement, scheduled on January 31, 2019. Born on January 25, 1959 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Jain has an M Tech in Mechanical Engineering and MBA in Overseas Projects. Between 1995 and 2002 he was in New Delhi on central deputation and came back again to the state as the rural development secretary between 2008 and 2015. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Mr Jain will replace Summit Mullick. The 1983 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, who was head of finance department, will serve for nine months before his retirement, scheduled on January 31, 2019. Born on January 25, 1959 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Jain has an M Tech in Mechanical Engineering and MBA in Overseas Projects. Between 1995 and 2002 he was in New Delhi on central deputation and came back again to the state as the rural development secretary between 2008 and 2015. (more...)
Five die in accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
- May 01, 2018
A group of six people, all residents of Mankhurd in suburban Mumbai , was on way to Pune in a van for a marriage function. The driver of the tempo traveller fled the accident site, The Times of India reported. The deceased have been identified as Santosh Prajapati (40), Rashid Khan (24), Juman Shaikh (45), Dinesh Jaiswal (30) and Ayodhya Yadav (26). Mundrika Jaiswal (36) and Sanjay Rajbhar (28) were reportedly walking ahead of the vehicle and escaped unhurt. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
A group of six people, all residents of Mankhurd in suburban Mumbai , was on way to Pune in a van for a marriage function. The driver of the tempo traveller fled the accident site, The Times of India reported. The deceased have been identified as Santosh Prajapati (40), Rashid Khan (24), Juman Shaikh (45), Dinesh Jaiswal (30) and Ayodhya Yadav (26). Mundrika Jaiswal (36) and Sanjay Rajbhar (28) were reportedly walking ahead of the vehicle and escaped unhurt. (more...)
Google Celebrates Labour Day 2018 With A Creative Doodle
- May 01, 2018
The day is also known as "Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas", and is an important occasion in states like West Bengal. Google is celebrating " International Labour Day " with its purple-coloured doodle, which includes rubber gloves, stethoscope, safety helmets, batteries, nuts and bolts, painting roll-ons, wires, glasses to light torches. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The day is also known as "Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas", and is an important occasion in states like West Bengal. Google is celebrating " International Labour Day " with its purple-coloured doodle, which includes rubber gloves, stethoscope, safety helmets, batteries, nuts and bolts, painting roll-ons, wires, glasses to light torches. (more...)
Robert Mueller gives list of questions to Trump's lawyers
- May 01, 2018
The agencies said in a 2017 report that Russian Federation engaged in a targeted effort to influence United States voters through propaganda and other means, in order to swing the presidential election in Trump's favor. Mueller even plans on grilling Trump on specific tweets. Mueller also wants to quiz Trump about whether he knew about Russian hacking during the campaign. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The agencies said in a 2017 report that Russian Federation engaged in a targeted effort to influence United States voters through propaganda and other means, in order to swing the presidential election in Trump's favor. Mueller even plans on grilling Trump on specific tweets. Mueller also wants to quiz Trump about whether he knew about Russian hacking during the campaign. (more...)
Where do you stand on Kathua rape: Omar asks BJPDP
- May 01, 2018
Gandhinagar MLA Gupta today took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after a major reshuffle in the cabinet. The crime branch had approached Jasrotia during inquiry in the Kathua case and had verbal to him. While Gupta, Sat Paul Sharma and Sunil Sharma took the oath in Hindi, Mir, Jasrotia, Manyal and Shakti Raj took the oath in English. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra had said that it would deal with the prayer of the ... (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Gandhinagar MLA Gupta today took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after a major reshuffle in the cabinet. The crime branch had approached Jasrotia during inquiry in the Kathua case and had verbal to him. While Gupta, Sat Paul Sharma and Sunil Sharma took the oath in Hindi, Mir, Jasrotia, Manyal and Shakti Raj took the oath in English. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra had said that it would deal with the prayer of the ... (more...)
Police scour German riverbank in hunt for toddler missing since 1981
- May 01, 2018
AN MP has welcomed the move to look into the case of a missing toddler who vanished almost 37 year ago in Germany - with the politician hoping it will end "decades of hell" for the family. We are keen to hear from anyone who could help to identify this person. 'A green saloon auto was also seen on the River Alme Bridge near the NAAFI the day after Katrice disappeared. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
AN MP has welcomed the move to look into the case of a missing toddler who vanished almost 37 year ago in Germany - with the politician hoping it will end "decades of hell" for the family. We are keen to hear from anyone who could help to identify this person. 'A green saloon auto was also seen on the River Alme Bridge near the NAAFI the day after Katrice disappeared. (more...)
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) EPS Estimated At $0.50
- May 01, 2018
Further, Alliant Energy will upgrade some of its coal facilities to lower carbon emission from its generating plants. The stock increased 0.41% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $31.55. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the stock. Hightower Advisors Ltd owns 22,861 shs or 0.01% of their U.S. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Further, Alliant Energy will upgrade some of its coal facilities to lower carbon emission from its generating plants. The stock increased 0.41% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $31.55. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the stock. Hightower Advisors Ltd owns 22,861 shs or 0.01% of their U.S. (more...)
Fire danger levels at an all time high
- May 01, 2018
Statewide, the Minnesota Incident Command System dispatched 40 aircraft to 17 fires Sunday, Powers said, a number that doesn't include work on the ground. Every county of the state is under some sort of fire danger. Lake Delton Fire Department Police Chief Darren Jorgensen said Sauk County residents should avoid any open burning until dry conditions have subsided. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Statewide, the Minnesota Incident Command System dispatched 40 aircraft to 17 fires Sunday, Powers said, a number that doesn't include work on the ground. Every county of the state is under some sort of fire danger. Lake Delton Fire Department Police Chief Darren Jorgensen said Sauk County residents should avoid any open burning until dry conditions have subsided. (more...)
Nine journalists among 25 killed in Islamic State bombings in Kabul
- May 01, 2018
Among the journalists killed was a veteran AFP photographer, Shah Marai , and three RFE/RL journalists . The blasts were close to the headquarters of the Afghan intelligence services. "The bomber disguised himself as a journalist and detonated himself among the crowd", he said. He said police were investigating the motive. The wounded United States soldier was taken to Bagram Airfield's hospital, where his condition was stabilized, the statement said. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Among the journalists killed was a veteran AFP photographer, Shah Marai , and three RFE/RL journalists . The blasts were close to the headquarters of the Afghan intelligence services. "The bomber disguised himself as a journalist and detonated himself among the crowd", he said. He said police were investigating the motive. The wounded United States soldier was taken to Bagram Airfield's hospital, where his condition was stabilized, the statement said. (more...)
DOJ Charges 11 Possible Caravan Members With Illegally Entering the US
- May 01, 2018
Most of those who have been trying to enter the US remain stalled in Mexico after Customs and Border Protection said Sunday that the agency "reached capacity at the San Ysidro port of entry for CBP officers to be able to bring additional persons traveling without appropriate entry documentation into the port of entry for processing". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
Most of those who have been trying to enter the US remain stalled in Mexico after Customs and Border Protection said Sunday that the agency "reached capacity at the San Ysidro port of entry for CBP officers to be able to bring additional persons traveling without appropriate entry documentation into the port of entry for processing". (more...)
Banned fan goes to great heights to see Turkish team
- May 01, 2018
The man hired a crane and parked it beside the stadium, enjoying uninterrupted views of the five-goal drubbing his team handed out. The fan brought along a giant flag sporting Denizlispor's green and black colors, along with a scarf bearing the same colors, just to get his point across. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
The man hired a crane and parked it beside the stadium, enjoying uninterrupted views of the five-goal drubbing his team handed out. The fan brought along a giant flag sporting Denizlispor's green and black colors, along with a scarf bearing the same colors, just to get his point across. (more...)
Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize, says South Korea president
- May 01, 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in made a "courageous commitment" April 27 to ongoing dialogue to achieve "a Korean peninsula free of nuclear weapons", Pope Francis said April 29 after leading some 30,000 people in praying the "Regina Coeli". (more...)
- May 01, 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in made a "courageous commitment" April 27 to ongoing dialogue to achieve "a Korean peninsula free of nuclear weapons", Pope Francis said April 29 after leading some 30,000 people in praying the "Regina Coeli". (more...)
Palestinian teen shot by IDF in Gaza protests dies
- May 01, 2018
More than 300 other people were hospitalised for gunshot wounds and tear gas inhalation, Gaza's health ministry said. A lot of them appear to have been unarmed or not presenting an imminent threat to the Israeli Security Forces (ISF) at the time of their killing or injury. (more...)
- May 01, 2018
More than 300 other people were hospitalised for gunshot wounds and tear gas inhalation, Gaza's health ministry said. A lot of them appear to have been unarmed or not presenting an imminent threat to the Israeli Security Forces (ISF) at the time of their killing or injury. (more...)
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