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BANKING
Lloyd’s back in the black after six months with few natural disasters
SPECIALIST insurance market Lloyd’s of London has returned to profit following a “benign” six-month period for natural disasters ({http://www.scotsman.com/business/banking/lloyd-s-back-in-the-black-after-six-months-with-few-natural-disasters-1-2546935|Scotsman|Scotsman}).
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ENERGY & UTILITIES
Bridge eyes European waters after listing
BRIDGE Energy chief executive Tom Reynolds has revealed that he would consider a push into European waters following today’s listing on the Alternative Investment Market (Aim) ({http://www.scotsman.com/business/management/bridge-eyes-european-waters-after-listing-1-2548499|Scotsman|Scotsman}).
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INDUSTRY
Cala’s advisers sounding out £250m private equity sell-off
HOUSEBUILDER Cala is sounding out private equity buyers about a possible £250 million deal to sell the company amid a resurgence in the sector ({http://www.scotsman.com/business/cala-s-advisers-sounding-out-250m-private-equity-sell-off-1-2548494|Scotsman|Scotsman})
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MANAGEMENT
Mergers on the cards for Scots hotel sector
SCOTTISH hotel operators may be forced to merge with rivals after poor weather and the recession continued to weigh on revenues in the peak season ({http://www.scotsman.com/business/management/mergers-on-the-cards-for-scots-hotel-sector-1-2547082|Scotsman|Scotsman}).
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MEDIA & LEISURE
Five-a-side firm weighs up drive into foreign fields
FIVE-A-SIDE football firm Powerleague is eyeing up expansion into continental Europe and the United States, backed by the deep pockets of its private equity owner Patron Capital ({http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/company-news/five-a-side-firm-weighs-up-drive-into-foreign-fields.18989828|Herald|Herald}).
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TRANSPORT
Loganair chairman Scott Grier leaves his post
Loganair Chairman Scott Grier has announced that he is to leave the post after 36 years ({http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-19737889|BBC|BBC})
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