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Bulldog Bond – Term of the Day – Jul 05, 2011

A bond issued in Britain by a foreign company, often denominated in British pounds. A bulldog bond can be purchased by a foreign investor. The investor takes on some added risk because the investment is based in a different country, but could see added benefits depending on how the British currency performs. “Bulldog” refers to the type of dog that serves as a symbol for England.



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Aon’s International Space Brokers Opens Hong Kong Operation

Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management and insurance brokerage business of Aon Corp., announced the Hong Kong opening of its space insurance practice, International Space Brokers (ISB). The bulletin said Craig McGilvray will be based in Hong Kong and …

Bank of America’s $8.5B mortgage pact challenged

NEW YORK (Reuters)—A group of bondholders plans to challenge Bank of America Corp.’s $8.5 billion settlement with holders in soured mortgage-backed securities, saying it may be unfair to other bond investors.

Nippon Life to invest in Germany’s Allianz

TOKYO (Reuters)—Privately held Nippon Life Insurance Co. said on Tuesday it will invest €500 million ($726.3 million) in Germany’s Allianz S.E. amid an overseas push by Japanese insurers as their traditional life insurance market shrinks.

Pfizer’s quit-smoking drug raises heart risks: Study

LONDON (Reuters)—Healthy, middle-aged smokers who take Pfizer Inc.’s Chantix or Champix, one of the most popular quit-smoking drugs, have a higher risk of suffering heart attacks or other serious heart problems, a study found on Monday.