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With the world’s largest asset manager saying it backs the inclusion of A-shares in MSCI indices, the result now looks inevitable. However, the result is likely to be high on symbolism and little else and highlights the challenge for firms as they balance the demand for China exposure with the need to keep their integrity intact. -
Capital markets seem content with UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s election confidence on the back of commanding poll data but investors be wary of shocks on polling day. A move meant to shore up May could instead lead to more uncertainty.
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A trio of Republican senators this month unveiled a proposal to bring Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans in line with other consumer debt products under the watch of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Yet their rhetoric sends a conflicting message, in the context of the party's wider criticisms of the agency.
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UK prime minister Theresa May’s shock general election call on Tuesday may be a calculated attempt to crystallise the Conservative Party’s strong opinion poll lead into actual seats at Westminster — but she could simultaneously weaken her strong stance against a second Scottish independence referendum. That would be bad news for anyone hoping for a favourable outcome for the UK’s economy and financial sector in the Brexit negotiations.
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Chinese regulators are keeping a tight control on offshore bond flows this year, as issuers report a lengthy registration process and an inconsistent approach to approvals. With borrowers itching to go offshore before the market backdrop becomes unreceptive, China’s overbearing approach could very well backfire.
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The UK's National Health Service, frustrated by a lack of funding and a mounting backlog of maintenance, is seeking a capital injection from wherever it can find it. The government must swallow its balance sheet concerns and provide one, rather than allowing the private sector to step in.
