All posts tagged "Debt"
-
477Capital RegulationChina to Support Banks that Swap Corporate Debt for Equity
The new measures encourage banks to set up subsidiaries to invest in debt-for-equity swaps, helping them to offload distressed debt and ease rising NPL pressures.
August 1, 2019 -
464ChinaChina Urges Private Firms to Swap Debt for Equity
China’s debt-to-equity swaps programme has been dominated by state enterprises. More private companies are now being encouraged to participate to reduce short-term repayment pressures.
June 7, 2019 -
439Asia-PacificBOT Launches Phase Two of ‘Debt Clinic’ Scheme
The second phase of the programme is aimed at helping troubled borrowers who owe credit card and personal loan debt to both bank and non-bank lenders.
May 9, 2019 -
521InternationalFSB to Explore Hazards of Leveraged Loan Market – Report
In particular, the FSB will look at collateralised loan obligations to identify which institutions hold them and assess the risks they may pose in the event of a downturn.
March 12, 2019 -
477Capital RegulationNo Shortage of Risks Looming Across Financial System
Banking system reforms will have to adapt to new risks to mitigate the effects of the next financial crisis, said BCBS secretary general William Coen, hinting at a future 'Basel IV'.
December 3, 2018 -
390Big PictureChina Deleveraging Campaign to Slow Amid Trade Tensions – Moody’s
While long-term deleveraging and de-risking remain in place, China's authorities are likely to rely to a greater extent on public sector spending to support growth.
November 19, 2018 -
381Capital RegulationRBI Permits Banks to Provide Credit Enhancements to NBFC Bonds
Banks can act as partial credit guarantors on bonds issued by NBFCs and HFCs to refinance existing debt, enhancing their credit ratings and making them more attractive to investors.
November 5, 2018 -
380Australia & NZNZX Overhauls Listing Rules in Transition to Single Board
New listing rules to take effect from January, in advance of migration to a single board where equity, debt and fund issuers will be covered in a single rule set.
October 31, 2018 -
432India
India Proposes New Route for Foreign Investors in Debt Markets
Under the 'Voluntary Retention Route', FPIs will be exempt from current caps and concentration limits provided they voluntarily commit to long-term investment in Indian debt.
October 8, 2018 -
392Asia-PacificBSP Unveils First Financial Stability Report
Inaugural financial stability report focuses on impact of higher interest rates and weakening EM currencies on outstanding debt. It also looks at potential financial stability implications from fintech and ASEAN integration.
August 30, 2018
