HDI Global Canada has appointed Derek Reedie as Head of Engineering & Construction, tasked with leading insurance solutions for complex infrastructure and industrial projects. Reedie, with over 25 years of experience in P&C insurance and construction, joins from Ecclesiastical Insurance and prior roles at Zurich, QBE, and XL Catlin. Klaus Navarrete, HDI Global SE Canada's Chief Agent & Managing Director, praised Reedie's leadership for strengthening the company's Canadian market presence. Reedie emphasized HDI's role in addressing infrastructure deficits and transitioning to cleaner energy.

Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSE:EFN) is a publicly traded company with retail investors holding the largest stake at 51%. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is the largest institutional shareholder with a 10% stake, followed by other institutions holding smaller percentages. Insider ownership is minimal, with insiders owning less than 1% of the company's shares, but they collectively hold CA$23 million worth of shares. The company's stock has seen a recent price gain, benefitting retail investors. However, institutions experienced a 49% cut. The company's earnings and revenue history is noted, but the article emphasizes the importance of considering broader investment risks and analyst forecasts.

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) provided insights on the second 5G network (NW2) deployment by U Mobile Sdn Bhd, predicting a smaller scale and capex compared to NW1. The deployment is set to be completed within 15 to 18 months, with U Mobile planning to install 7,000 to 8,000 5G sites, of which only 20% will be new installations. The bank also discussed the impact of mergers and acquisitions on mobile network operators' earnings, highlighting the earnings gap from the deconsolidation of XL after its merger with Smartfren. CelcomDigi Bhd is expected to benefit further from additional net synergies post-merger.

FESPA Middle East 2025, scheduled for 20–22 January in Dubai, will discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the regional print industry. The event will feature the AI Lab session, led by XL Koshima experts, which will explore AI tools for sales, marketing, leadership, and production. The conference aims to highlight AI's transformative impact on the print business in the Middle East, with sessions focusing on AI applications in various business functions.

This article highlights several legal cases scheduled for Delaware Chancery Court, including a challenge to Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite, a lawsuit against Focus Financial Partners' sale, a class-action lawsuit against XL Fleet's acquisition, and disputes surrounding Bolt Financial's funding and leadership.