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China's currency stands a chance this year of being admitted into the select club of those backing the International Monetary Fund's special drawing rights. But at the moment it is not certain that the RMB will be deemed to have made the grade. It should be. -
Poor data is again flowing out of China, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hitting a one year low. But instead of sparking more worries about a growth slowdown, it has seen a calm reception from bond investors, who are getting used to betting on stimulus. So far they have been proved right.
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The Chinese and Hong Kong equity capital markets have been thriving since April, as relaxed capital controls on the Stock Connect fired up business. It’s only normal now for other markets to want to follow suit, with talks of Taiwan-Shanghai and Taiwan-Shanghai-Hong Kong links doing the rounds. The thinking is bold, but replicating the success of the Connect will not be easy.
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UBS is the darling of the Street, for restructuring its investment bank early and vigorously. But the moment to “do a UBS” might have passed.
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Investors could be forgiven for steering clear of English rugby club Wasps’ retail bond, on the basis that investing in sports clubs is a mugs’ game. But this deal is worth a double-take.
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Everyone knows the City votes with its wallet, and a Labour government will cost its professionals dear. But the Conservatives threaten its very existence.
