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Back in the early days of quantitative easing, one of the biggest fears on the Street was the inevitable unwind. But now the US Federal Reserve has broached the topic, perhaps it is better, as former deputy governor of the Bank of England Minouche Shafik seemed to suggest in September, that it is here to stay. -
Governments are often pilloried for privatisations, sometimes for years afterwards. It’s hard for them to win, with one of the biggest risks being taking the blame for underpricing the asset.
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Donald Trump’s presidency may be the most unknown commodity to hit markets since ancient alchemists started hawking something called 'bronze' to befuddled cavemen, but his stone-age political manoeuvring has smoothed the future path of public sector borrowing.
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The Bank of England’s new biennial ‘exploratory’ scenario (BES) suggests stress testing has entered an improved and more mature phase, putting the spotlight on business models as well as capital adequacy.
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Wall Street workers hoping for a regulatory sea change under president Donald Trump need to adjust their expectations, as empty posts at all levels of government are set to hinder lasting reform.
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Investment banking is rich in situations that seem ridiculous. The existence of passive bookrunners — banks paid fees for doing no work — is a prime example, but it’s the least-bad compromise in a difficult balancing act.
