Aviva deal for Direct Line looks compelling but comes with risks, says US bank

Aviva PLC's (LSE:AV.) deal to buy Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LSE:DLG) got a mixed welcome from Jefferies though analysts at the bank...
6 days ago
from: Proactive Investors

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