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Dai-ichi to boost Tower stake

05 March 2010

Dai-ichi Mutual Life has secured regulatory approval to increase its stake in Tower Australia Group to a maximum of 49.9%, Business Spectator reports.

Read more: Dai-ichi Mutual Life Tower Australia Group Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Dai-ichi Mutual Life has secured regulatory approval to increase its stake in Tower Australia Group to a maximum of 49.9%,...


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