2:58pm

Ping An stake sale hinges on regulator

Concern over what HSBC will do if deal is rejected

Lombard 12:00am

Payout parers selectively shoe-leathered

Annuities market big but unfamiliar to non-residents

11:33pm

FSA moves to address concerns on rules

City watchdog to accommodate elements of Solvency II

From WORLD 12:02am

Insurers under pressure on annuity deals

FSA wants better deal for retiring customers

Uk elderly ©Getty From WORLD 12:02am

Watchdog to probe annuities pricing

Differences of 20% in rates can knock thousands off income

Lombard from COMMENT Jan 30, 2013

Charred assignment

Phoenix’s refinancing is not a rebirth

Regulator Matthew Elderfield at Central Bank Dublin ©Maxwells From MANAGEMENT Jan 30, 2013

The outsiders inside Irish banks

Overseas executives have been hired to end the cronyism blamed for Ireland’s financial crisis

Jan 30, 2013

Phoenix to raise £250m in share issue

Net debt will fall from £2.4bn to £1.9bn

Jan 28, 2013

Insurers at risk of indirect sex bias

Data show premiums vary according to occupation

From WORLD Jan 27, 2013

Plan to boost financial directors’ skills

Scheme explores improving quality of board leadership

Jan 25, 2013

Esure eyes retail allocation for IPO

Car insurer may file for listing in weeks

From PERSONAL FINANCE Jan 25, 2013

Q&A: Changes to drawdown rules

Investors can take more cash from drawdown funds

From WORLD Jan 23, 2013

Court refuses legal privilege to accountants

Principle of confidentiality will remain the preserve of solicitors and barristers

Jan 22, 2013

Aegon head warns over guaranteed returns

Concern over threat to life assurance industry

Jan 22, 2013

Insurers struggle to reassure investors

Industry changes unlikely to be easy or bring quick results

Jan 22, 2013

Guarantees at heart of Solvency II delays

Jan 22, 2013

Resolution names next chairman

Sir Malcolm Williamson will assume post after restructuring

Jan 21, 2013

Aon rethinking plan to defer bonus payout

Insurance broker considers following Goldman’s U-turn

From PERSONAL FINANCE Jan 18, 2013

NFU declares with-profits bonus

Risk bias boosts returns

Jan 18, 2013

Insurers and brokers wrangle over claims

Weak economy blamed for underwriters being reluctant to pay out

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