Standard Chartered profits surge 13%
London-based bank Standard Chartered today announced a rise in pre-tax profits - meeting analysts expectations. The bank, which has a strong presence in Asia, said pre-tax profits in 2009 were £3.4 billion ($5.15 billion), a rise of 13% on 2008 figures. Meanwhile, revenue was up 9% to £10.14 billion ($15.18 billion). However, while many other banks have opted [...]

[ Published on : Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:04 ]

A New Year Stop Smoking Resolution Could Save You Money on Life Insurance
The start of a new year is when many smokers resolve to quit their habit for health reasons. However, there are also financial gains for doing so. Not only will those who quit benefit from a substantial cut in expenditure from the cigarettes themselves, but once they have not smoked or used tobacco or nicotine products for 12 months.

[ Published on : Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:22 ]

Birla Sun Life Distribution is Aditya Birla Money Mart Limited, will use brand name Aditya Birla Money
new entity to offer broking, wealth management and distribution of a range of financial products and services, delivered both through an online and offline trading platform.

[ Published on : Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:22 ]