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CAPITAL MARKETS

Jho Low says it ain’t so: Malaysian tycoon denies role in 1MDB ‘heist of the century’

The saga of scandalized Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB has drawn in many high-profile figures from the country’s establishment. None more so than a flamboyant, Hong Kong-based tycoon. But the self-styled Jho Low denies all involvement in 1MDB. Now he’s ready to publicly defend himself – and point the finger of blame at others.

Eric Ellis, April 01, 2015

Opinion

Baltic bonds are expensive – get used to it

It should be no surprise that Latvia is trading well inside Italy. The fiscally disciplined Baltic states would fare better than the eurozone’s southern periphery in the event of a Greek exit.

March 31, 2015

BANKING

Hocher keeps cool as Crédit Agricole CIB hots up

After years of restructuring, Crédit Agricole’s corporate and investment bank is tentatively showing the signs of stability and growth that the group’s crisis-weary shareholders have long sought. Maintaining this course may well prove just as tough.

Duncan Kerr, March 31, 2015

CAPITAL MARKETS

Euro-denominated bonds: US corporates lock in low yields and long duration

Non-financial US corporates have launched a flurry a euro-denominated bonds in recent months, driven by attractive yields and the euro/dollar swap rate.

Louise Bowman, March 31, 2015

BANKING

ECB QE: special focus

Euromoney reports on the ECB's bid to reflate the eurozone through quantitative easing.

March 31, 2015

Opinion

Against the tide: Glow of recovery in Europe

At times the ECB seems to lurk so far behind the curve that it appears to be using some sort of random monetary-policy generator.

David Roche, March 31, 2015

CAPITAL MARKETS

Negative CDS is within touching distance again

Negative bond yields herald negative CDS; investment grade and high yield diverge.

Duncan Kerr, March 31, 2015

CAPITAL MARKETS

How eurozone QE is reshaping the bond markets

If Europe’s economy remains in crisis, then someone please tell the bond markets. The ECB’s asset purchase programme has driven half of the EU’s sovereign debt pile into negative yield territory. And Draghi’s plan has only just started. Funds see little choice but to follow the QE monster on its path of destruction through the yield curve. Will that lead to the surreal outcome of all EU sovereigns yielding the same, regardless of credit quality?

Louise Bowman, March 31, 2015

Opinion

Off the record

“I have had meetings with any number of start-up direct-lending platforms, and although I think there is a small need for them, the vast majority of them are total bullshit and a crisis waiting to happen”

March 31, 2015

Opinion

HSBC: Party Sevens – banking on the loos working

The 40th renewal of the Hong Kong Sevens was a welcome triumph for its lead sponsor, HSBC.

March 31, 2015

Opinion

South Africa's Nene: Breaking under pressure

Before interviewing a minister of finance, it’s important to be thoroughly prepared. When Euromoney met South Africa’s Nhlanhla Nene in Cape Town in March, we thought it wise to study his most recent budget, his political alliances and his reputation among the electorate. After all, it’s best to be ready for any eventuality.

March 30, 2015

Opinion

Artistic licence in Romania

When Euromoney visited the hulking headquarters of Romania’s finance ministry in Bucharest in December to interview Ioana Petrescu, the then occupant of that prestigious office, we were taken by the portraits in the entrance foyer that honoured those who had served before her.

March 30, 2015

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