News And Announcements
Susan Noble appointed chairman of British Empire Trust
British Empire Trust announced on Monday that Susan Noble, currently a non-executive director of the company since March 2012, would become Chairman following the forthcoming annual general meeting on 20 December.
Centamin reports record third-quarter gold production
Centamin reported record third-quarter gold production on Monday as all sections of its Sukari mine in Egypt performed well.
Lancashire signals up to $212m losses from recent hurricanes, earthquakes
Lancashire Holdings announced its range for its estimated net ultimate losses arising from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the two recent earthquake loss events in Mexico on Monday.
Olivier Bohuon announces retirement from Smith & Nephew
Medical technology business Smith & Nephew announced on Monday that Olivier Bohuon has notified the board of his intention to retire by the end of 2018, after seven years as chief executive officer.
AstraZeneca's lung cancer drug fast-tracked for first-line treatment
The US drug regulator has given AstraZeneca's osimertinib treatment for patients with advanced metastatic non-small cell lung cancer 'breakthrough therapy designation' to fast-track its becoming a first-line treatment.