13 AUGUST 1927, page 24

Insurance

ABOUT BONUSES.—IV. A METHOD of bonus distribution which was largely adopted by American• life offices when they were doing-business in this country, and which was employed when......

The Cornhill Subsidence.

With all deference to the proper desire on the part of Insurance companies and underwriters to increase their turnover, the hope may be expressed that the rush experienced at......

Oil In Roumania.

One of the particularly interesting points in the address to shareholders of the Bank of Roumania at the recent meeting, by the Chairman, General the Hon. Sir H. A. Lawrence,......

Underground Incomes.

I fail to lend any adequate reason for dissatisfaction on the part of holders of Income Bonds of the Underground Electric Railway?, gf London concerning the latest offer made by......

Financial Notes

CHEERFUL MARKETS. THERE has been quite an important financial development during the past week. For some weeks past the Stock Markets, especially the gilt-edged section, have......

Simultaneously, However, There Has Also Come A Temporary...

the apprehensions of a higher Bank Rate, owing to the fact that the New York Bank Rate has been reduced from 4 to 31 per cent. That circumstance has removed for the moment......

Some Attractive Stocks.

I have not gone at all closely into the actual prospects for the current year, because I agree with the writer of the circular from which I have quoted that it would be unwise......