Analysts from JPMorgan have warned, Western sanctions on Russia have significantly increased the likelihood of Moscow defaulting on its dollar- and other international market government debt. Russia has more than $700 million in government bond repayments scheduled for this month…. Read More ›
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Japan imposes sanctions against Japan
On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine, saying Moscow’s moves are unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law. Japan’s sanctions include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and… Read More ›
Updated banking rules will have little or no impact systemically important banks
On Thursday, as per Swiss government documents, Switzerland has updated rules to ensure that large banks hold sufficient liquidity to absorb economic shocks. The newly updated rules will have little or no impact on bank in terms of additional capital… Read More ›
U.S. blacklists 24 Chinese companies and individuals linked to Chinese adventurism in South China Sea
In a significant development, Washington has blacklisted 24 Chinese companies and targeted individuals which helped China’s ruling Communist Party militarize the disputed regions in the South China Sea, in what is the first such step over the strategic waterway. In… Read More ›
Creditors should negotiate, restructure debt or face disorderly default: Lebanon’s Finance Minister
In a report, Lebanon’s broadcaster LBC quoted the country’s Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni as saying Lebanon will resort to a disorderly default if creditors are not prepared to negotiate; he went on to add, investors will find it difficult to… Read More ›
Businesses testing their Brexit-preparations ahead of Brexit: KPMG
With just 40 days to go before Brexit, businesses are making sure they have sufficient cash reserves and inventories in case of a cliff-hanger Brexit. With just 40 days to go before the scheduled kickoff of the United Kingdom from… Read More ›