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EM corporate debt is key risk to global markets

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INTERNATIONAL

The IMF's warning, contained in its Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR), shows concerns for the vulnerabilities posed by the build-up of EM corporate debt, especially…

Japan's corporate saving will constrain GDP growth

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JAPAN

Corporate savings in Japan.

Rising intra-firm corporate debt poses stability risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Global debt risks.

Low returns drive Japanese megabanks further overseas

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JAPAN

The overseas activities of Japan's megabanks.

Investors will step up corporate governance monitoring

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INTERNATIONAL

Corporate governance.

High corporate debt risks Brazil's post-COVID recovery

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BRAZIL

Small companies have been the most affected. Government programmes have supplied credit but struggled to channel funds to the neediest companies, especially at the beginning of…

Normalisation threatens Emerging Europe’s bond markets

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EUROPE

The risks to Emerging Europe’s bond markets from the removal of monetary stimulus.

Greek banks have shed bad debt but remain vulnerable

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GREECE

Stronger balance sheets will reduce systemic risk in the sector. Efficient financial intermediation by Greek banks is a vital requirement for achieving economic growth targets in…

Greek positive turn would attract investor interest

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GREECE

Post-bailout investor sentiment towards Greece.

The stimulus schemes will stress the financial system

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INTERNATIONAL

While the Federal Reserve (Fed) rejects negative interest rates, and instead considers yield-curve control, even the prospect of negative US rates is accentuating distortions in…