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March 30, 2026 10:00 PM GMT China Equity Strategy Launching China Best Business Models Version 2 We identify 26 best business models in China with sustainable competitive advantages to drive outperformance using the expertise of Morgan Stanley's fundamental, quant, and thematic research. These stocks offer ROE 1.5x higher than the benchmark with a back-tested 3-year Sharpe Ratio of 1.2. An approach worth repeating: We have made identifying Best Business Models a core part of the research franchise for two r ...

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025. Together with this change in his professional life, he would also no longer hold court during Berkshire’s AGM (annual general meeting) that has traditionally been held in early-May each year. This means there’s less opportunity for the public to hear his thoughts about the financial markets and the world writ large. So I was excited when he appeared for an hour-long interview session hosted by CNBC earlier this week. Here are my ta ...

Core Viewpoint - Brookfield Wealth Solutions has completed a £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) acquisition of Just Group Plc, significantly enhancing its international operations and presence in the U.K. pension risk transfer market [1][3]. Company Overview - Just Group Plc is a prominent provider of retirement services in the U.K., specializing in pension risk transfer and individual annuity markets, managing £30 billion of pension savings for over 700,000 customers [2]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition positions Just to leverage Brookfield's permanent capital and investment capabilities, aiming to capture growth in the U.K. pension risk transfer market, which is projected to see £40-50 billion of pension liabilities transferring to insurers annually in the coming years [3]. - With this acquisition, Brookfield Wealth Solutions' global insurance assets under management will increase to approximately $180 billion, reflecting a significant expansion of its U.K. presence and international operations [3]. Leadership Changes - Sir Nigel Wilson has been appointed as Independent Chair of Just, bringing extensive experience from his previous role as CEO of the U.K.'s Legal & General Group Plc [4]. Investment Context - Brookfield is recognized as one of the largest private investors in the U.K., with approximately £70 billion (over $90 billion) invested across critical economic sectors, including infrastructure and real estate [5].

Schiphol, April 1, 2026 - Aegon’s Board of Directors will propose to extend the term of Lard Friese as Executive Director of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer at Aegon’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 10, 2026. The proposed extension will run until 2030. His current term is set to expire at the AGM in 2028. Mr. Friese has served as CEO of Aegon since May 2020. David Herzog, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “Lard’s leadership and vision are central to Aeg ...

In this newsletter, Alm. Brand Group aims to disclose key trends and factors to give investors, analysts and other a better understanding of the company’s financial performance. On 28th April 2026, Alm. Brand will publish Q1 2026 results and host a conference call for investors and analysts. The conference call and presentation will be available on Alm. Brand Group’s investor website. Previous reports and presentations are available on almbrand.dk. Premiums are well-diversified between Private and Commercia ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, pro forma revenue was $879.6 million, down 13.6% year-over-year, primarily due to project completions and client exits, partially offset by new client additions [14] - Pro forma gross margin was 21.9%, an increase of 30 basis points year-over-year, driven by a favorable sales mix [15] - In Q4 2025, total revenue was $207 million, a decline of 15.1% year-over-year, while gross margin increased by 110 basis points to 22.7% [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Applied Workflow Automation segment, which contributes approximately 90% of revenues, experienced a year-over-year revenue decline of 15.1% on a pro forma basis, but gross margins increased by 140 basis points to 18.4% [19] - The technology segment, making up about 10% of revenues, saw a revenue decline of 14.6% year-over-year but increased 1% sequentially to $21.7 million [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The European region saw revenue growth of 4.7% year-over-year, driven by earlier initiatives and sales wins, with gross margins increasing by 130 basis points to 28.1% [20] - The company has a diversified client base of over 2,500 clients, with no single client accounting for more than 7.5% of revenue [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating two platforms into one and becoming an AI-led organization, emphasizing human accountability and governance in AI applications [4][5] - The strategy includes investing in growth through hiring a new Chief Revenue Officer and expanding the sales team [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates 2026 will be a pivotal year with expected improvements in margins and progression towards being an AI-led provider of mission-critical workflows [12] - The company acknowledges headwinds from the broader macroeconomic environment affecting sales cycles [12] Other Important Information - The company created approximately $1.4 billion of new pipeline in 2025, up 8% over 2024, and closed nearly $300 million of TCV, with about $100 million in Q4 alone [12] - The company is experiencing a shift in workforce composition due to AI disruption, with a significant uplift in productivity [23] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were recorded in the provided content, as the session concluded without further inquiries [27]

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PEMBROKE, Bermuda, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 after the close of the financial markets. Vince Tizzio, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Matthew Kirk, Chief Financial Officer, will host an investor teleconference, including a question and answer period, on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8: ...