Central Banks
Macro Views | 3 Dec 15
Decoding the ECB ‘disappointment’
ECB President Mario Draghi disappointed markets on Thursday. While the Bank delivered a 10 basis point cut to the deposit rate to an historic -0.3%, and extended the deadline of its asset purchase programme by six months, it kept the main refinancing and marginal lending rates steady at 5 and 30 basis points respectively.
Investment | 23 Jul 15
Bond squeeze: The rising risk of policy misstep
Turbulence in bond markets has left bond investors nervous and cash piles high but while more movement is expected, certainty on a few issues could see investors moving back into the market during the second half of the year.
fbme bank arbitration over unilateral decision
FBME bank has filed a request for arbitration with the Cyprus International Chamber of Commerce in a further move aimed at overturning the central banks unilateral decision to sell its Cyprus branch.
fbme bank operations taken under control
Management of international bank FBME, which has branches in Cyprus, has been taken over by Tanzanias central bank, according to a statement on the banks website.
five european stocks to look out for
Market observers choose their top five stocks that could boost portfolios in what could be a vigorous investment-driven rebound.