All posts tagged "Debt"
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382IndiaSEBI Raises Limit for Debt Investments via UPI Mechanism
The limit for investments in debt securities via the UPI mechanism is being increased from INR 200,000 to INR 500,000, effective 1 May 2022.
March 11, 2022 -
529Asia-PacificCBSL Devalues Currency After IMF Calls for Market-based Rates
Sri Lanka's official exchange rate has been effectively pegged to the USD since April 2021. The IMF called for a return to a market-determined and flexible exchange rate.
March 11, 2022 -
501AML / KYCJapan to Freeze More Russian Assets, Block More Exports
Japan has added 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs to its sanctions list and will freeze the assets of an additional four banks.
March 9, 2022 -
353Asia-Pacific
CBSL Calls on Public to Report Illegal FX Dealers
The public is asked to inform the Foreign Exchange Department of CBSL of any person, institution or any other entity that is engaged in unauthorized FX dealings.
March 4, 2022 -
1.5KContributed ArticleSFC’s New Rules on Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What to Know
Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.
March 2, 2022 -
1.0KAML / KYCRussia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions. Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.
February 25, 2022 -
403InternationalFSB Seeks Market Views on Resolving Debt Overhang Issues
Debt overhang of corporates could create a drag on economic recovery of jurisdictions and pose risks to financial stability, the FSB says.
February 23, 2022 -
443PhilippinesPhilippine SEC Proposes Fee Cap Guidance for Lending Companies
The proposed guidance seeks to operationalise a BSP circular which was implemented earlier this year to curb predatory lending practices.
February 10, 2022 -
616Capital / LiquidityKorean Banks Resist Pressure to Increase Loan Loss Provisions
Banks are concerned that higher provisions for loan losses will hamper their growth momentum and end up reducing shareholder dividends.
February 9, 2022 -
564Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka Increasingly Vulnerable Amid Depleting FX Reserves
Sri Lanka is seeking advice from the IMF and credit from China, India, Pakistan and Australia, while the central bank offers to pay migrant workers for FX inflows.
February 3, 2022
