Welcome!
banking and finance
Zest
US's FDIC says banks with weaknesses increased in the first quarter
The FDIC said that the number of lenders on its confidential “Problem Bank List” increased by four to 43 between January and March
June 01, 2023
US Economy
No confidence in the Fed
The fact is that regulators — including the Fed — have failed to keep the banking system safe.
April 27, 2023
Zest
AT1 bond issuance may return, but market faces important tests ahead
T Rowe Price believe there is a potential risk of contagion to senior and other types of debt
April 26, 2023
US Economy
The Fed's role in the bank failures
As it re-examines bank behaviour and supervision, the Fed cannot afford to ignore the role that its monetary policiies play
March 30, 2023
Zest
BNM: AT1 bonds issued by Malaysian banks rank higher than equities
“It is [more] senior [than equities]. Our banks do not rely on AT1 for capital": BNM governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.
March 30, 2023
Credit Suisse crisis
Credit Suisse wouldn't have lasted another day, minister says
“All other options were more risky for the state,” says Switzerland's Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter
March 26, 2023
Credit Suisse crisis
Credit Suisse wouldn't have lasted another day, minister says
“All other options were more risky for the state,” says Switzerland's Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter
March 26, 2023
IPO
Global IPO market revival undermined by banking, recession risks
There are signs that banking troubles are having an impact on companies’ IPO plans.
March 26, 2023
Zest
Bank turmoil poses US$600 bil question for battered investors
Are the half-dozen banks in the spotlight outliers or a warning sign of a wider malaise in the financial sector?
March 18, 2023
China Focus
China cuts reserve requirement ratio to boost economy
The timing of the cut could be due to concerns that credit growth could slump in April.
March 18, 2023