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Russia takes US$6.2billion bite out of banks

  Bloomberg It’s been blamed for fighting inflation at the expense of the economy and turning its targets into ‘fetishes.’ Now Russian lenders say the central bank’s latest swipe at price risks is putting pressure on their bottom line and credit. Reserve-ratio requirements will be increased by 75 basis points from Aug 1 for ruble and foreign-currency liabilities, policy makers ...

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Draghi calls for global policy alignment

  Bloomberg European Central Bank President Mario Draghi avoided mentioning the UK’s vote to leave the European Union and called for greater alignment of policies globally to mitigate the spillover risks from ultra-loose monetary measures. “We can benefit from alignment of policies,” Draghi said at the ECB Forum in Sintra, Portugal. “What I mean by alignment is a shared diagnosis ...

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Private banks urge wealthy Asians to avoid risk and favour credit

  Bloomberg Here’s some advice that wealthy Asians are getting from their private bankers after Britain’s vote to quit the European Union has thrown markets in turmoil: Add to corporate credit, avoid risky assets and expect UK property prices to drop. Credit Suisse Group AG, Citigroup Inc and United Overseas Bank Ltd are telling clients that higher-quality corporate bonds are ...

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