AIG to sell life and retirement unit stake to Blackstone, another with IPO
American International Group Inc (AIG.N)plans to use an IPO to sell part of its life and retirement business, while Blackstone Group Inc (BX.N)agreed to buy a sizeable stake, according to a person familiar with the matter.
PepsiCo vows to cut soda sugar levels by 25% in EU by 2025
PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) said on Thursday it plans to reduce sugar content in sodas and iced teas by a fourth in the European Union and launch more nutritious snacks by 2025, to attract more health-conscious consumers in its second-biggest market.
Analysis: As EU preps debut recovery bond, a reality check for “safe asset” hopes
As the European Union readies bond sales for its pioneering COVID-19 recovery fund, the scale and duration of the borrowing programme may disappoint those who had visualised last year’s deal for pooled debt as Europe’s Hamiltonian moment.
