Oct 19 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 (.FTSE) index is seen opening 14 points lower at 5,906 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers.
G4S: British security company G4S (CSE:G4S) (GFS.L) on Sunday recommended its investors reject the hostile takeover offer sent to shareholders by Canadian rival GardaWorld the previous day.
Boohoo: Boohoo Group Plc (BOOH.L) said on Friday a process has begun to appoint a new auditor at the British fashion retailer.
RSA: British insurance group RSA's RSA.L chairman Martin Scicluna is expected to step down next year, Sky News reported on Sunday, citing sources.
Gold: A firmer dollar held back gold near the $1,900 per ounce psychological level on Monday even as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised hopes for a coronavirus relief package before the presidential election.
Oil: Oil prices fell on Monday after reports that China's third-quarter economic growth did not rise as much as expected, underscoring concerns that surging coronavirus cases globally are impacting demand in the world's largest oil importer.
The UK blue-chip index (.FTSE) closed 1.5% higher on Friday after an upbeat coronavirus vaccine update from Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and signs that Brexit talks might continue until the year end for a possible trade deal with the European Union.