EU watchdog scrutinises banks’ defences after SVB, Credit Suisse woes
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Hitachi seeks EU okay for Thales deal with asset sales in France, Germany
The logo of Hitachi is seen at an office building in Zurich, Switzerland September 10, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Hitachi (6501.T) has offered to sell assets in France and Germany in a bid to address EU antitrust concerns about its proposed 1.7 billion-euro ($1.8 billion) buy of Thales' (TCFP.PA) GTS railway signalling business, a Hitachi spokesperson said on Monday.The Japanese conglomerate submitted its remedy offer last week to the European Commission, which is expected to seek feedback from Hitachi customers and rivals before...
EU states consider easing post-Brexit derivatives clearing plan
Puzzle with printed EU and UK flags is seen in this illustration taken November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire...
U.S. Treasury official says Iraq must act to avoid further action on banks
U.S. Treasury sees 'continued risk' at Iraqi banksU.S. blacklisted 14 banks in July for illicit dollar useEnhanced U.S. scrutiny targets...
EU’s von der Leyen pledges more support for wind industry
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in...
Goldman Sachs CEO says US economic outlook uncertain despite soft landing prospects
A man counts U.S. dollar banknotes at an exchange shop in Beirut, Lebanon March 18, 2022. Picture taken March 18, 2022. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs (GS.N) CEO David Solomon said the U.S. economy is likely to avoid a significant recession, but warned that inflation will likely be more persistent than market participants currently expect."The chance of having a relatively soft landing and navigating through this has gone up very meaningfully over the last 12 months," Solomon told Reuters in an interview on...
UK watchdog to ‘ramp up’ checks on how banks assess risks
A person walks alongside the River Thames during sunrise, with London's financial district in the background, in London, Britain, April...
IMF and regulators set out roadmap to contain crypto risks
Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters)...
Industry bodies urge EU to ditch euro clearing relocation plan
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European private loan market falters as corporate credit stress mounts
Private debt fundraising and deals slowIndustry tested by new high rate environmentLending squeeze set to aggravate default risksLONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Direct lending, a key but expensive source of credit for riskier European firms that banks often shy away from, is running out of steam, a fresh sign that aggressive interest rate rises may be starting to cause funding stress and exacerbate economic pain.Fundraising and deal-making have dropped sharply at European private debt funds, new data shows.The European private credit industry, which flourished after the 2008 financial crisis as...