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Sweden’s banks are adding risk weights to govt bonds

Bloomberg It was the elephant in the room throughout Europe’s debt crisis, but ultimately too sensitive an issue for supervisors to fiddle with. Regulations have historically implied that government bonds are risk-free. But Greece’s near-death experience quickly made a mockery of that assertion. Now, Sweden is taking the next step and banks in the country are starting to assign risk ...

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Emirates, flydubai to deepen ties with code share pact

DUBAI / Reuters Emirates, the Middle East’s largest airline, and budget carrier flydubai are expanding their commercial relationship to create a combined fleet of 380 jets flying to as many as 240 destinations by 2022. The airlines, both owned by the government of Dubai, said in a statement on Monday their expanded partnership would be rolled out over the coming ...

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EasyJet CEO quits to join UK broadcaster

Bloomberg EasyJet Plc announced on Monday that Chief Executive Officer Carolyn McCall is stepping down from the discount carrier to take up the same role at broadcaster ITV Plc, according to a person familiar with the matter. McCall told the airline’s board of her decision Sunday, according to the person, who asked not to be identified discussing the switch. McCall ...

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