Small investors still trying – and failing - to stop break-up

Small investors who lost money in the break-up of Fortis failed in a Brussels court to stop the integration of Fortis Bank Belgium with French bank BNP Paribas.

Mischael Modrikamen, the lawyer representing the shareholders said an appeal was highly likely. He said a final ruling on the legality of the break-up of the company could come within a year.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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