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BOE says EU bank-failure bill may hinder too-big-to-fail fix

Bloomberg The Bank of England took aim at a European Union plan to boost supervisors’ powers to stop cash leaving ailing lenders, adding its weight to mounting criticism of a bill intended to make sure big banks can be wound down without wreaking havoc on the economy. The BOE warned of “very serious consequences” if lawmakers adopt an EU bill ...

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China bond carry trade is back as Yuan hedging costs ease

Bloomberg The China bond carry trade is making a comeback. The offshore yuan’s 12-month forwards’ implied yield — a measure of the cost to protect against currency swings — has fallen below the yield on bonds issued by China Development Bank. This means that a global fund can make money by buying the debt while being insured against any sudden ...

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Indonesian Parliament passes law to chase tax evaders overseas

Bloomberg Indonesia moved a step closer to hunting down tens of billions of dollars it believes its citizens have hidden abroad after passing a law that will give tax officials access to financial data held by other countries. The parliament on Wednesday approved a law in lieu of a presidential decree, fulfilling a requirement to participate under the Organisation for ...

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