5 MAY 1928, page 36

Financial Notes

' AMERICA A MAItEET PACTOR. THE First of May holiday which was observed as usual on the StOck Exchange on Tuesday had practically no effect in checking the general activity of......

Rise In Insurance Dividend.

The general rise which has taken place recently in Insurance shares may be regarded as justified by the general character of the Reports which have been issued and the dividends......

A Scottish Quinquennium.

With last year the Scottish U t nion and National Insurance Company completed its latest qtunquennium. The results are good and the company has been able to declare a bonus at......

The Petrol Tax.

It is just as well, perhaps, that the effect of the Petrol tax upon certain industries should be clearly comprehended, and Lord Ebury did well, therefore, when addressing the......

Eagle Star Results.

At the meeting held last Tuesday of the Eagle, Star and British Dominions Insurance Company the Chairman, Sir - Edward Mountain, Bart., was able to make a very excellent -......

Ocean Accident Report.

The annual Report of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation discloses a strong position. It - may be recalled that practically all the shares , are held by the Commercial......

Royal Exchange Assurance.

Most departments of the Royal Exchange Assurance con- tributed to good results % in the Report for 1927. In particular, however, the Fire Department showed a profit, including......