Fosun

Why Ageas buying Direct Line makes sense now

Having been talked about as a takeover target itself in recent years, content director Jonathan Swift observes Ageas’ move for Direct Line marks a change in fortunes for the Belgian insurance group and makes perfect sense in terms of fit and timing.

Fosun suspends shares in Hong Kong

Shares of all the listed entities at one of China's largest conglomerates Fosun were suspended today after concerns over the whereabouts of its chairman Guo Guangchang.

Fosun acquires 100% of Ironshore

Chinese conglomerate Fosun has bought the remaining 80% of shares it did not already own in Bermuda-based Ironshore for a reported $1.8bn (£1.2bn).

China's Fosun buys US insurer

Fast growing Chinese investment group Fosun has bought US property and casualty insurer the Meadowbrook Group for $433m (£284m).

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