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Draghi sees prospect of more ECB stimulus amid weak inflation

Bloomberg Mario Draghi nudged the European Central Bank (ECB) closer to pumping more monetary stimulus into the economy, highlighting that “lingering” risks are strengthening the case for action. The ECB president said at the institution’s annual forum in Sintra, Portugal, that “additional stimulus will be required” if the economic outlook doesn’t improve. He said the commitment to keeping interest rates …

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Malaysian banks lead Southeast Asian peers for board diversity

Bloomberg Malaysia’s large banks have the highest board representation for women across the Southeast Asian region, outpacing peers in Singapore and the Philippines where the proportion is below 15 percent. Women make up more than 30 percent of the boards of top Malaysian lenders, compared with only 9 percent on average in the Philippines, and 13 percent in Singapore, according …

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RBA likely to cut rates to boost hiring

Bloomberg Australia’s central bank is likely to lower interest rates again to drive increased hiring. The central bank aims to boost households’ confidence that inflation will return to target. The Reserve Bank made the comment in minutes of its June 4 policy meeting, when it eased the cash rate to 1.25 percent in the first reduction in almost three years. …

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