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Economies like Canada and Australia that rely upon carbon dioxide-heavy industries are well placed for establishing transition bonds in the SSA market. Having already blazed the trail for green bonds and new risk-free rate linked paper, it is time for SSA issuers to establish transition bonds as a public sector instrument. -
HSBC’s anticipated cuts to its global banking and markets (GBM) division may make sense. But they will not be easy to pull off smoothly.
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Wealth inequality is among the hottest topics in politics and now one central banker believes that monetary policy has a role to play in addressing it. He is not wrong to acknowledge the influence that supposedly politically neutral institutions such as his wield in these matters.
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The power sector — like other industries — is going green at an accelerating pace. It’s still not nearly fast enough. Governments must goad and drive the private sector horses faster. But they should not step off the driver’s seat and try to pull the coach themselves.
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Direct lending funds have raised more money than ever this year, and are writing ever bigger cheques in the sort of investments usually done by broad syndication. However, in all but a handful of cases, syndicated financing is the better option.
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Indian borrowers that tapped the international loan market this year found mixed responses — with their deals either sailing through without a hitch or struggling to gain traction among banks. This sends an ominous signal to companies preparing offshore loans for next year.
