A new kind of national champion: French finance
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The proposed merger between AXA and Union des Assurances de Paris, announced on Nov 12, 1996, is a sound move and should set a good precedent for other French firms. The combined firm will be the world's largest asset manager and second largest insurer, with a market capitalization of $20 billion.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Undercover: Kroll Associates
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Kroll Associates, the leading risk-management and investigative company in the world, has been purchased by Insurance Services Group. Kroll showed a 30% revenue increase in 1996, but the company also has lost a number of senior employees, and that there is widespread competition in the industry.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Pond leaping
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Prudential is acquiring American General, which involves moving into the US market.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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