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Yi says PBOC seeks to balance stabilising growth, curb risks

Bloomberg The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will seek to balance supporting economic growth and curbing emerging risks, Governor Yi Gang said, signalling a continuation of the central bank’s existing policy stance. “Going forward, China’s monetary policy will, on one hand, adjust to new economic developments in a timely manner, and on the other hand maintain policy stability to avoid ...

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Italy’s UniCredit narrows down search for new CEO

Bloomberg The race to succeed UniCredit SpA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jean Pierre Mustier is accelerating, with the Italian bank trimming its list of preferred candidates to just three or four after high-profile names such as Tidjane Thiam dropped out of contention. The bank is now seeking to name a successor earlier than its initial target of February 10, according ...

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RBA on alert for excess borrowing

Bloomberg Australia’s central bank is worried an extended period of very low interest rates could spur borrowers to take on more debt than they can handle — particularly if lending standards slip and risk appetite increases. Documents under a Freedom of Information request show the Reserve Bank of Australia saw risks in its decisions to cut the key interest rate ...

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