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BOE says EU bank-failure bill may hinder too-big-to-fail fix

Bloomberg The Bank of England took aim at a European Union plan to boost supervisors’ powers to stop cash leaving ailing lenders, adding its weight to mounting criticism of a bill intended to make sure big banks can be wound down without wreaking havoc on the economy. The BOE warned of “very serious consequences” if lawmakers adopt an EU bill …

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China bond carry trade is back as Yuan hedging costs ease

Bloomberg The China bond carry trade is making a comeback. The offshore yuan’s 12-month forwards’ implied yield — a measure of the cost to protect against currency swings — has fallen below the yield on bonds issued by China Development Bank. This means that a global fund can make money by buying the debt while being insured against any sudden …

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Indonesian Parliament passes law to chase tax evaders overseas

Bloomberg Indonesia moved a step closer to hunting down tens of billions of dollars it believes its citizens have hidden abroad after passing a law that will give tax officials access to financial data held by other countries. The parliament on Wednesday approved a law in lieu of a presidential decree, fulfilling a requirement to participate under the Organisation for …

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