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An industry source said the Sovereign Group is in discussions with the owners of Asian Diamond Plans for the acquisition of the pre-need firm. Upon its entry into the company, the foreign group plans to raise the paid-up capital of Asian Diamond Plans to P100 million from P50 million.


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Fitch warns RP of credit rating downgrade

By Des Ferriols | July 1, 2004 - 12:00am

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings Inc. has warned of a ratings downgrade if the Arroyo administration will not be able to raise taxes and immediately privatize the National Power Corp.(Napocor). The London-based...

Business

Sovereign Group eyes RP pre-need, banking sectors

August 22, 2002 - 12:00am

The Sovereign Group, a diversified financial services company headed by Singaporean and American nationals, is setting its sights on the Philippine pre-need and banking industries to further augment its profitability...

Business