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The Singapore Exchange’s offer for the Baltic Exchange is the latest in a long line of moves by the Asian bourse to search for new ways to grow. But buying the Baltic Exchange won't be a solution, and the SGX is better off looking for opportunities closer to home. -
A slew of onshore bond defaults by Chinese state-owned entities has sent a chill through the market over the past couple of months, with more expected to be in store. But with the market calming down in May, it’s time to take stock and realise that such defaults are part of China’s transition to a market-driven economy — and are essential for the long-term health of the country’s debt market.
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The securitization industry’s efforts to educate legislators about the asset class are making progress – but there’s still a long way to go to help politicians overcome big screen characterisations of structured finance.
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UniCredit’s chief executive, Federico Ghizzoni, has been forced out. There are grumblings about the bank’s low capital levels, high costs, and sprawling strategy, and suggestions that UniCredit needs to sell assets and build capital.
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Axa’s decision to quit tobacco investments is a watershed moment for ethical investment and its influence will be felt in capital markets — although others may be slow to kick the habit.
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Russia’s $1.75bn sovereign Eurobond showed that the country can raise external financing, but that does not necessarily mean that the deal will be recorded as a political success.
