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Togo gets $150mn loan from World Bank to refinance debt

Bloomberg Togo and the World Bank have agreed a $150 million loan to refinance its more expensive debt after the global lender failed to guarantee the initial 300 million euros that the country is seeking. “Due to the refusal of the new board of the World Bank to guarantee the syndicated loans,” Togo has held discussions on a cheaper loan,” ...

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Traders bet for BOE rate cuts in 2020

Bloomberg Traders have ramped up bets for the Bank of England (BOE) to lower interest rates at the end of 2020 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson reignited fears of a no-deal Brexit. Money markets see an 80% probability of the central bank cutting by 25 basis points in December 2020, up from about 30%. While Johnson’s victory last week fueled ...

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Singapore digital bank wannabes must prove they can profit

Bloomberg Grab Holdings Inc and gaming company Razer Inc will need to demonstrate how their millions of users can help them generate profits if the two technology firms are to win one of Singapore’s coveted virtual banking licenses. That’s because the Monetary Authority of Singapore is putting more emphasis on profitability and strong capital requirements than some other regulators inviting ...

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