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Some banks big in the emerging markets this week laughed at GlobalCapital when we asked the question of whether any cuts had yet been made to their Russian bond teams. "It has only been two months since the start of the Crimea crisis!" they said, and this is, after all, the emerging markets, where volatility is par for the course. Many are cheerily optimistic that Russian bond business could return in the second half of this year. We disagree.
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is cracking down on the rapid growth of loan books caused by the rise in lending to Chinese names. While trying to insulate its banking system from too much exposure to the increasingly troubled mainland economy is understandable, it is fighting a losing battle. -
A new paper from the Bank of England hits on some welcome truths — that regulators cannot know everything, and simpler is often better.
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A €100m private placement for Cyprus last week, which marked the capital markets return of the last of the bailed-out eurozone sovereigns, generated excitement on DCM desks as bankers mulled the prospect of another barnstorming comeback syndication from the periphery. While investors are no doubt clamouring to get their hands on something that offers a bit of yield, caution might be the best option here.
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GlobalCapital's exclusive article last week on the United Arab Emirates’ shortfall in bankruptcy rules (“UAE urged to act on Basel III bankruptcy baffler”) has highlighted a Basel III compliance problem that is holding back the whole Gulf region, say bankers. But while the UAE has so far been lax in its response, it should take the lead and spur its neighbours to follow suit.
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GlobalCapital's exclusive article last week on the United Arab Emirates’ shortfall in bankruptcy rules (“UAE urged to act on Basel III bankruptcy baffler”) has highlighted a Basel III compliance problem that is holding back the whole Gulf region, say bankers. But while the UAE has so far been lax in its response, it should take the lead and spur its neighbours to follow suit.
