EU bank plans debut ‘debt-for-nature’ swap – Industry roundup: 22 June
by Graham Buck
Powell indicates Fed plans more rate hikes; Bank hikes UK rates to 5%; Yuan heads lower against the dollar; India to raise US$244m for infrastructure
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IMF works on a central bank digital currencies platform – Industry roundup: 20 June
by Graham Buck
CHAPS transitions to ISO 20022; Hong Kong aims to boost stock market; Thailand debuts green and blue bond; Cyber attack hits European Investment Bank
More US rate hikes to come, says the Fed – Industry roundup: 15 June
by Graham Buck
Investors return to Japan; Clearstream, Consort1 expand repo market access; Lithium is focus of EU-Argentina MOU; Appetite revives for green bonds
China moves to stimulate economy – Industry roundup: 13 June
by Graham Buck
Cheaper money in prospect for UK firms; India and UAE agree trade deal; ANZ aims to expand in India; China plans supply chain expo
Strong tightening in perceived financing conditions for European companies
by Ben Poole
The latest SAFE report from the ECB reveals the impact of monetary policy tightening on businesses' external financing.
New York is world’s most expensive city – Industry roundup: 8 June
by Graham Buck
SWIFT to test blockchain interoperability; Bank of Canada continues rate hikes; Sequoia Capital three-way split; CAB Payments plans London listing
US Treasury resurrects one-day bills – Industry roundup: 6 June
by Graham Buck
Australia surprises with rate hike; Hong Kong green bonds raise US$6bn; Japan's tourism revival boosts wages; Vote decides future of UK's CBI
Market has one month left to end of Libor – Industry roundup: 1 June
by Graham Buck
Accord on raising US debt ceiling; Emerging Asia "will be economic powerhouse"; WE Soda's planned IPO boosts London; Australia's minimum wage to rise
Germany’s economy entered recession in Q1 – Industry roundup: 25 May
by Graham Buck
Two banks breached UK competition rules; South Africa hikes rates for 10th time ; Citi drops Banamex sale plans; AIIB plans emergency funding
India announces end of the 2,000 rupee banknote – Industry roundup: 23 May
by Graham Buck
Bank of Israel hikes rates again; Book claims state-sponsored Libor rigging in 2008; US companies rush to borrow; Study identifies ESG pay boost in US
Japan’s economy revives after dip into recession – Industry roundup: 18 May
by Graham Buck
Central banks increase use of yuan; BNP Paribas team on US debt ceiling; Kenya fintech M-Kopa raises US$250m; Swan, Citi embedded finance launches
Election uncertainty pushes Turkish lira to record low – Industry roundup: 16 May
by Graham Buck
China opens new Swap Connect prog; Singapore's new anti- crime platform; Thailand's economy buoyant in Q1; Amex closing non-US business FX ops
Cost of US credit default swaps soars – Industry roundup: 11 May
by Graham Buck
HK overnight funding rates soar; Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy; Bank opinion divided on ESG; Visa CBDC project aids Brazil’s farmers
Clock ticking for US government debt ceiling rise – Industry roundup: 9 May
by Graham Buck
Malaysia-Indonesia payments link; Europe banks on bigger gas price drop; Apple returns to bond market; Free trade benefits for Africa outlined
South Korea to open climate tech hub in 2024 – Industry roundup: 4 May
by Graham Buck
US retailers welcome FedNow; Covid creates need for extra training; Fed hints at easing rate hikes; SocGen warns of credit crunch fallout
JP Morgan comes to rescue of First Republic – Industry roundup: 2 May
by Graham Buck
UK chip designer Arm opts for US listing; Deutsche Bank buys Numis for £410m; HSBC plans US$2bn share buyback; Latin America growth surprise
US efforts continue to rescue First Republic – Industry roundup: 27 April
by Graham Buck
New milestone for Chinese yuan; Visa has ambitious crypto plans; Report bullish on CBDCs; Distressed US firms opt to restructure
BRICS flexes muscles as it challenges US dollar – Industry roundup: 25 April
by Graham Buck
China, Singapore unite on sustainable finance; Chile to nationalise lithium reserves; Meloni upbeat on MPS sale; Zimbabwe's digital currency plans
Japan’s SMFG is first to resume CoCo bonds – Industry roundup: 20 April
by Graham Buck
ChatGPT "can decipher Fed speak"; Greek economy wins seal of approval; Red flag reappears in corporate bonds; Tanzania in rare earth development deal
Report says banks allocated US$66bn to fossil fuels in 2022 – Industry roundup: 18 April
by Graham Buck
Bank support shrinks for North Sea firms; UK's CFOs more upbeat; Brazil's BNDES signs deal with China; BIS head warns on financial stability
Low interest rates will return, IMF predicts – Industry roundup: 11 April
by Graham Buck
Emerging economies face debt crunch; Covid "decimated EM forex reserves"; Indonesia plans free trade deal with US; Tunisia is latest BRICS contender
India’s Icegate system snarls up supply chains – Industry roundup: 6 April
by Graham Buck
EU Chips Act set to get go-ahead; UAE's digital currency moves forward; Alibaba restructure divides opinion; Mastercard demands greener plastic
More South Korean companies issue corporate bonds – Industry roundup: 4 April
by Graham Buck
Cineworld emerges from Chapter 11; Squeeze tightens on MTS Bank; Credit Agricole expands in China; Tranglo adds instant SEPA payout to Europe
Alibaba outlines plans to split six ways – Industry roundup: 30 March
by Graham Buck
UK toughens LDI funds policy; Credit Suisse merger benefits rival; "Terrible risk management" caused SVB demise: China settles first LNG trade in yuan