--- title: "Dow Jones Top Financial Services Headlines at 7 AM ET: Kevin Warsh Is Confirmed as Fed Chair in 54-45 Senate Vote | Global ..." type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286407671.md" description: "Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair in a 54-45 Senate vote, facing challenges from a skeptical Fed committee. ECB's Lane warns of inflation risks due to rising global energy prices. 3i Group shares drop after weak profitability at Action. Aviva reports a 19% rise in insurance premiums. Corient acquires a $7.8 billion wealth manager. ABN Amro shares rise after cost control boosts profit. Allianz sees profit growth from strong property-casualty results. Fed's Collins suggests potential rate hikes to meet inflation targets. Bank of Canada on alert for inflation changes due to geopolitical tensions." datetime: "2026-05-14T11:25:25.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286407671.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286407671.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286407671.md) --- # Dow Jones Top Financial Services Headlines at 7 AM ET: Kevin Warsh Is Confirmed as Fed Chair in 54-45 Senate Vote | Global ... Kevin Warsh Is Confirmed as Fed Chair in 54-45 Senate Vote The divided vote signaled the challenge ahead for Warsh, who faces a Fed committee skeptical of the rate cuts President Trump has demanded. \---- Global Nature of Energy Shock Raises Inflation Risk, ECB's Lane Says The global nature of the rise in energy prices that has accompanied the conflict in the Middle East may lead to slower growth and higher inflation in the eurozone. \---- 3i Group Shares Plunge After Slowdown at Retailer Action The private-equity company reported weaker profitability at Action, which accounts for the bulk of the group's portfolio value. \---- Aviva Posts Rise in Insurance Premiums The insurer and asset manager's quarterly general insurance premiums reached £3.4 billion, up 19% compared with a year prior. \---- Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk Find insight on Zurich Insurance Group, 3i Group, ABN Amro and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. \---- The More You Know About This Private-Credit Fund, the Less You Understand A close look at a Blue Owl credit fund's holdings raises questions about its valuations. \---- Corient Is Buying a $7.8 Billion Wealth Manager. Its Deal Spree Isn't Over. The latest acquisition will expand Corient's presence in the South and Southwest and add a team of 47. \---- ABN Amro Shares Climb After Cost Control Lifts Profit The Dutch bank's earnings beat analysts' expectations and it said full-year costs would be lower than forecast. \---- Allianz Profit Rises on Robust Property-Casualty Results Europe's largest insurer by market capitalization booked €3.69 billion in net profit attributable to shareholders in the first quarter. \---- Fed's Collins Says She Could Envision the Need for Rate Hikes Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said she envisions a prolonged stretch of steady interest rates, and could envision a scenario that requires some policy tightening to ensure inflation returns to the central bank's 2% target. \---- Bank of Canada on Alert for Quick Change in Inflation Dynamics, Minutes Say Bank of Canada officials agreed on the need to change course quickly on rate policy depending on developments in the Middle East and trade tensions with the U.S. \---- Zurich Insurance Reports Growth in Premiums Across Divisions Gross written premiums for its property-and-casualty division rose 18%. On a like-for-like basis, property-and-casualty premiums grew 8%. \---- SoftBank Lands $25 Billion Gain on OpenAI Bet The Japanese company has issued debt, sold stakes and borrowed to fund bold AI investments. 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