CDB maintains its Zero bond risk until end of 2013. (Photo : Reuters)China Development Bank maintains zero risk until end of 2013 China Development Bank is keeping its motto of having zero risk when it comes to bonds as compared to commercial banks in China.
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Investment banks accused of conspiracy
The European Union accused 13 investment banks for conniving against rivals in the credit derivatives industry.
Euro zone posts 1.6% gain during recession, close to target 2%-ECB
The 17 nations in Euro zone suffered from recession. Unemployment was high but inflation rate remains up.
Carney, advised to pioneer lending to small firms using GBP1 billion
Mark Carney, the bank of England's new governor was urged to set aside GBP1 billion for small businesses to ais in UK's recovery.
Switzerland Hurt as Private Banks Leave Due to Rising Compliance Versus Secrecy
Banks leaving Switzerland due to the loss of secrecy in the banking transactions. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a bundle of 100 Swiss francs. Switzerland, the former Mecca for European lenders when it comes to private banking is now hurt with the change in banking secrecy and the rise in compliance.
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Initial public offerings were raised to US$42 billion in the second quarter from the previous US$20 billion made during the first quarter.
Fund firms threatened the privatization of Lloyds Banking Group until rulings are clarified by banks and regulators.
Maria Fekter, Austria's Finance Minister was confident about getting the deal from EU after some negotiation.
The International Monetary Fund said the markets overreacted even if the US Federal Reserve didn't know how to stop buying bonds.
Through rights offering with private investors, Greece's Piraeus Bank would be able to raise Euro 7.33 billion.
General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions intends to expand to adjacent countries.
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim addressed the aims of the global lender to reduce poverty. (Photo : Reuters)President Jim Yong Kim of World Bank, gives a lecture on global creditor's goals.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors said President Barack Obama's financial plan would hurt the economy.
Benoit Coeure, ECB Executive Board member, said the bank has Euro 50 billion on loans to small and mid-sized businesses.
