ALEX BRUMMER: Been talking about Jackson and the Prudential

The activist demand that the Prudential sell its American arm Jackson Life was a bit of a shock. But the idea will be familiar to the Pru board, chaired by City grandee Paul Manduca. As part of a continuing strategic review, the future of America’s top annuity insurer Jackson Life has been under discussion for … Read more

Why you should be talking to your kids about coronavirus, expert reveals

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 80,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more