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China says it opposes politicising education in response to Trump's latest Harvard curb
BEIJING, June 5 (Reuters) - China opposes the politicisation of education, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Thursday when asked about U.S. President Trump's latest decision to suspend entry of international students studying at Harvard.The U.S. will only ha...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
China vows measures to safeguard firms after US SEC move
BEIJING, June 5 (Reuters) - China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard lawful and legitimate rights of Chinese companies, its foreign ministry spokesperson said in response to U.S. securities regulator toughening rules for foreign companies. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission vo...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Euro zone bond yields muted ahead of ECB policy rate decision
By Linda PasquiniJune 5 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields were little changed on Thursday as markets eyed an expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank later in the day.With the ECB widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps to 2%, investors will focus on any indication of what comes afte...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Republic of Congo's dollar bond slides after Trump travel ban
NAIROBI, June 5 (Reuters) - The Republic of Congo's international bond XS033498900=1M dropped in early trade on Thursday after the country was included in a list whose citizens are banned from travelling to the United States.The bond, which matures in 2029, fell by 2.5 cents on the dollar to bid...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Fevertree and Molson Coors to split cost of US tariffs
June 5 (Reuters) - Tonic maker Fevertree Drinks FEVR.L said on Thursday it would equally split costs of the 10% tariff to be imposed on the UK imports to the U.S. with brewer Molson Coors TAP.N, as part of their recent tie-up to mitigate the short-term impact. Fevertree also said that Charles ...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Centauri Insurance and Lilypad issue $30 million private cat bond
By David BullJune 5 - (The Insurer) - Florida carriers Centauri Insurance and Lilypad have issued a $30 million private catastrophe bond to provide indemnity-based reinsurance protection against named storms in the U.S.The Koi Re transaction provides one year of coverage, enabling the two insurers t...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Germany will need thousands more troops under new NATO targets, says defence minister
BRUSSELS, June 5 (Reuters) - Germany will need around 50,000 to 60,000 additional active troops under the new NATO targets, German defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday ahead of a NATO meeting in Brussels. Pistorius added that NATO should make clear in its summit declaration that Russia ...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
PML dollar exposure for US wind increased 58% over hard market: Moody's
By Rebecca DelaneyJune 5 - (The Insurer) - Nominal probable maximum loss (PML) exposures for U.S. wind have grown meaningfully since the onset of the hard property catastrophe reinsurance market in 2018, Moody's said on Wednesday.U.S. wind PMLs have increased at a compound annual growth rate (CA...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Fevertree and Molson Coors to split cost of US tariffs
June 5 (Reuters) - Tonic maker Fevertree Drinks FEVR.L said on Thursday it would equally split costs of the 10% tariff imposition on the UK imports to the U.S. with brewer Molson Coors TAP.N, as part of their recent tie-up to mitigate the short-term impact.Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Fast Fitness Japan Inc - Notice Concerning Agreement On Renewal Of Master Franchise Agreement For Anytime Fitness In Japan
June 5 (Reuters) - Fast Fitness Japan Inc 7092.T:FAST FITNESS JAPAN INC: NOTICE CONCERNING AGREEMENT ON RENEWAL OF MASTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR ANYTIME FITNESS IN JAPANReuters
Thu, Jun 5
Japan's 30-year bonds rise as weak auction adds to pressure to curtail issuance
TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) - Japan's 30-year government bond prices rose after the weakest auction of the securities in more than a year added to pressure on the Ministry of Finance to reduce supply of super-long notes.Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Wise Maintains Guidance For Full Year And Medium-Term
June 5 (Reuters) - Wise PLC WISEa.L:WISE PLC - RESULTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025WISE PLC: INTENTION TO DUAL LIST OUR SHARES IN US AND UKWISE PLC - FY REPORTED PBT ROSE TO £565MWISE PLC - TO INVEST £2 BILLION OVER NEXT TWO YEARSWISE PLC - TO TRANSFER PRIMARY LISTING TO US STOCK EXCH...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
NATO allies to agree on capability targets, says Rutte
BRUSSELS, June 5 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday he expects allies to agree on what he called historic new capability targets at the defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, adding that the goal is to better balance defense contributions between Europe, Canada, and the...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Swedish Defence Minister backs 5% NATO defence spending by 2030
BRUSSELS, June 5 (Reuters) - Sweden would like to see NATO reaching 5% defence spending in 2030, the country's Defence Minister Pal Jonson told reporters on Thursday ahead of meeting with NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels.Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
CORRECTED-Sidecars a permanent play and not a fad in the DUAE market
By Chris MunroJune 4 - (The Insurer) - Interest from both delegated underwriting authority enterprises (DUAEs) and investors to support sidecars in the MGA/MGU and programs space is not a fad and will instead play a more prominent role in the market going forward, according to MS Transverse presiden...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Epic adds Keith from Lockton as Mid-Atlantic president
By Michael LoneyJune 5 - (The Insurer) - Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants has appointed Chris Keith as president for the Mid-Atlantic region, with the new hire joining the broker after almost 11 years at Lockton.In his new role, Keith will be responsible for strategic leadership across the M...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
