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BOK to monitor, seek to stabilise markets after Fed cut

Bloomberg The Bank of Korea (BOK) said on Wednesday it will seek to monitor and stabilise markets, stopping short of following the Federal Reserve in easing policy to respond to the coronavirus epidemic. The BOK said it would consider changes in the policy environment, including the Fed’s 0.5% rate cut and a joint statement from Group of Seven finance chiefs ...

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Virus fears drag Indian rupee to record low

Bloomberg Cracks are starting to appear in rupee’s defences with new coronavirus cases being reported in India. The rupee slid as much as 0.4% to 73.6 per dollar on Wednesday to become the worst performing Asian currency. India has so far reported 28 positive cases, which includes 15 Italian tourists. The currency had stayed relatively stable earlier in the absence ...

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Toyota changes CFO, top-ranking foreigner resigns in fresh shuffle

Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp replaced its chief financial officer (CFO) nd a high-ranking foreigner stepped down as part of a management shuffle at the Japanese automotive giant. Kenta Kon, chief officer at the accounting group, will also be CFO, replacing Koji Kobayashi, who will stay on as chief risk officer, Toyota said in a statement. Didier Leroy, who was once ...

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