Monthly Archives: September 2011

Xchanging Gains Full Control of Brokerage Services Subsidiary from Aon

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor

Xchanging, the London-based business process and technology services provider and integrator, announced that it has “gained full control of Xchanging Broking Services Limited, the Enterprise Partnership it formed with Aon Limited.” The consolidation follows Aon’s decision to exercise “the put … Continue reading →

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Report: Allianz, AXA among Likely Bidders for HSBC Unit Sale

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor

European insurers Allianz and AXA SA are among the potential bidders for HSBC Holdings Plc’s sale of its general insurance business, which could fetch more than $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. HSBC , Europe’s biggest bank, … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Nesat Hits China after Pummeling Hong Kong

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor

Typhoon Nesat hit Hainan Island in south China on Thursday after it swept past Hong Kong, closing financial markets, schools and most businesses in one of Asia’s largest financial centers. China recalled ships and suspended flights and ferry services in … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Fire Surges at Shell’s Singapore Refinery

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor

There has been a surge in the fire at Shell’s Singapore refinery, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a statement on Thursday. “The fire fighting operations are still ongoing,” the statement added. “There has been a surge in … Continue reading →

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Kemp makes history in LA’s 7-5 win over D-backs (AP)

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PHOENIX – Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer to become the first Dodgers player in 70 years to lead the NL in home runs and RBIs, and Los Angeles held off a late rally to beat the playoff-bound Arizona Diamondbacks … Continue reading →

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Reyes wins batting title; Cabrera wins AL crown (AP)

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Jose Reyes became the first player in the New York Mets’ half-century history to win a National League batting title, edging Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun by five percentage points in a controversial finish Wednesday. Perhaps playing his final … Continue reading →

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Frenzied finish on deck: 4 teams, but only 2 spots (AP)

Written on September 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

A startling rally by the Tampa Bay Rays, a season saved by a guy hitting only .108. A total collapse by the Boston Red Sox, on one more ball that just got away. Another big win by Chris Carpenter and … Continue reading →

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Braves complete colossal collapse, lose to Phils (AP)

Written on September 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ATLANTA – With the season on the line, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t get the final three outs. Now, they’ll have the whole winter to ponder an unprecedented collapse. Braves closer Craig Kimbrel surrendered the tying run in the ninth, and … Continue reading →

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Adelman thought long and hard about Wolves’ job (AP)

Written on September 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MINNEAPOLIS – When Rick Adelman parted ways with the Houston Rockets in the spring, he said he thought he had one more coaching job left in him. Most thought he would wait for the right opportunity with a veteran team … Continue reading →

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Cards win, earn NL wild card when Braves lose (AP)

Written on September 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

HOUSTON – Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals completed one of baseball’s greatest comebacks, clinching the NL wild card Wednesday night with an 8-0 win over Houston and a later loss by Atlanta. The Cardinals got their playoff spot … Continue reading →

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