UK banks start cutting ‘Truss premium’ from mortgage rates, but slowly
Having hiked mortgage rates after political turmoil drove up the cost of borrowing, British banks are now cutting home loan prices, albeit slowly, as markets calm since Liz Truss’s government collapsed and Rishi Sunak took power.
Temasek-backed oil rig builders agree $6.3 bln merger amid sector downturn
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) (SCMN.SI) has agreed to a S$8.7 billion ($6.29 billion) merger with Keppel Corp’s (KPLM.SI) larger offshore and marine unit, a year after the Temasek-backed firms began deal talks amid an industry downturn.
London Stock Exchange acquires Quantile
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) said on Monday it had acquired Quantile Group to expand its range of post-trade risk management solutions.
