Axis Max Life anticipates a smooth merger with Max Financial Services, pending parliamentary approval of the insurance bill. The amendment to the Insurance Act will explicitly permit mergers between insurance and non-insurance entities, addressing a current legal ambiguity. Regulatory clearance, following the NCLT-led process, is expected to take 8 to 12 months after the bill’s enactment.
Global Market: Apple supplier Lingyi’s shares up 6% in Hong Kong debut
Shares of Lingyi iTech opened 6% higher in the Chinese precision parts maker’s Hong Kong debut on Friday, after the Apple supplier raised about HK$8.3