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Scotland plans to launch first govt bondsScotland is set to launch its first government bonds, nicknamed 'kilts', in the 2026/27 fiscal year. This move aims to boost financial sove...
UK economic crisis could be the worst, warns Scotland's First Minister Nicola SturgeonChancellor of the Exchequer in the UK Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a mini-budget last week. The Bank of England additionally issued a warning ov...
Britain could become 'a failed state' without reform, says former Prime Minister Gordon BrownThe five-year Brexit crisis plus the COVID-19 crisis have weakened the bonds that bind England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland into a...
Very strong case of fraud against Vijay Mallya: Government sourcesThe fact remains that there is, prima facie, a very strong case in terms of the UK's Fraud Act 2006 against Vijay Mallya, said a source in ...
Junk bonds are the decade's biggest winnersSince the global financial crisis, most commodities except gold have disappointed investors with over 50 per cent loss.
What made Scotland agree to a merger with England 300 years ago? Prospects of growing rich in IndiaThe East India Company was then rapidly expanding its control in India and perhaps this persuaded Scottish leaders they needed their own co...
It's looking more and more like Scotland may just vote to go independentWith just over two weeks to go before the referendum vote, YouGov's latest poll for The Sun newspaper shows support for the pro-independenc...
Foreign investors flock to India to meet debt issuers as outlook turns rosierCredit ratings for bonds below BBB grade which incidentally is also India’s sovereign rating are termed as “junk” or “high-yield” bonds.
ONGC Videsh raises $2.2 billion via dollar, euro bondsONGC Videsh raised over $2.2 bn through an issue of bonds in 2 currencies to help company replace debt raised for financing of acquisition ...
India buying US bonds, investment reaches highest level at $68.59 billion in DecemberIndia’s investment in US treasury securities reached its highest ever level at $68.59 billion in December, data released by the US treasury...
- NTPC raises $500 million from overseas markets
NTPC has raised $500 million from overseas markets through its medium term note offering on Monday.
- Citi India says withholding tax reduction to drive US bond issues
Citi India said the govt's decision to reduce withholding tax to 5% is a driver for increased issuance activity in the $ bond markets by In...
NTPC raises $500 mn in overseas bond marketNTPC has raised $500 mn through in overseas markets taking advantage of govt's guidelines for lower withholding tax on external commercial ...
- Junk-bond trading picks up pace since February: Credit Markets
The average daily volume of publicly-traded speculative grade bonds rose to $4.92 billion this month, a 74% increase from December.
- Bonds set for biggest losses since 2009 on supply glut
India's bonds are headed for their worst year since 2009 as slowing government revenue threatens efforts to cut the budget deficit.
- ECB Chief may have to buy govt debt if bailout plan fails to stem euro slide
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who capitulated on a January pledge not to relax lending rules for the sake of one cou...
- IOC's 5-year dollar bonds 'defy gravity' in trading
Indian Oil Corporation’s $500 million in five-year notes jumped as trading began in Asia after the company completed its first overseas bon...
- Re ends at 46.11 against $
The rupee rose on Tuesday, following as a weaker dollar overseas continued to support the local unit.
- Barclays close to selling government-backed bonds
Barclays PLC, Britain's second largest bank, on Tuesday confirmed a report by Cazenove bank that it is close to selling at least 1 billion ...
- UK may pump in $79b to stabilise RBS, other banks
The UK government may invest at least £45 billion ($79 billion) in three of the country’s biggest banks, including Royal Bank of Scotland G...