Investment
Italian credit guarantee scheme helps firms borrow cheaper for longer
Bank of Italy researchers provide empirical evidence for effectiveness of credit guarantee scheme, which helped firms without increasing debt volumes
Islamic Financial Services Board issues new guiding principles
New guidelines focus on liquidity risk management and stress testing for institutions offering Islamic financial services; new members added at latest meeting
Governor Zeti encourages use of Islamic financing
Zeti Akhtar Aziz says Islamic finance presents new opportunities to support the economy and overall financial stability
Vietnam receives first tranche of loan from Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank to plough $730 million into updating Vietnam's electricity supply system; first tranche of $121 million released
‘Disquieting developments’ in ETFs warrants attention: FSB
Financial Stability Board warns of potential issues arising from recent trends in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
Islamic liquidity facility names Zeti chair
Bank Negara Malaysia’s Zeti Akhtar Aziz to chair International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation; HSBC banker chosen as chief executive
Islamic liquidity facility set to open in first half of 2011
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says she hopes International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation will open for business by June
Central banks establish corporation for more liquid Islamic money markets
Malaysia chosen as base for International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation
IMF investigates spread of Islamic finance
Fund research uncovers five factors influencing diffusion of Islamic finance
Malaysia’s Ibrahim: lawyers instrumental in developing Islamic finance
Bank Negara Malaysia deputy Muhammad bin Ibrahim thanks legal fraternity for role in developing Islamic finance
Hong Kong investors claw back more Lehman losses
Hong Kong unit of DBS bank will pay just under $84m in compensation to holders of Lehman-linked credit notes; settlement follows on from agreement on minibonds
We must return to global bond markets: Malaysia’s Zeti
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says the central bank has encouraged government to sell bills to foreign investors to keep name prominent
Investment growth declines in Europe
Central Bank of Ireland research shows that while declines in investment growth is larger in US compared with the eurozone this year, it continues to lag behind the US overall
Corporate bond activity booming in Singapore: MAS executive director
Monetary Authority of Singapore executive director Kola Luu says the island is considered a gateway to major markets in South and East Asia
Islamic finance must try new innovations: Malaysia’s Razif
Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor Mohammad Razif bin Abdul Kadir says linkages between Malaysian and Bahraini bourse will strengthen liquidity management in Islamic finance
Italy’s Draghi welcomes Islamic finance
Bank of Italy’s Mario Draghi says sharing information crucial to the smooth integration of Islamic finance
France’s Noyer welcomes Islamic finance
Banque de France governor argues that principles of Islamic finance create stability, adding that there is demand for it
Securitisation not to blame for the crisis: Fed’s Tarullo
Federal Reserve’s Daniel Tarullo also reiterates calls for an oversight council
Islamic finance inherently robust: Malaysia’s Zeti
Malaysia’s central bank governor says fundamental Islamic principles set out a resilient strategy for risk management
Norway’s SWF pushes for independent chairmen
The investment management arm of Norges Bank files shareholder resolutions seeking independent chairmen with four US companies
Malaysia, Hong Kong pledge to develop Islamic finance
Malaysia’s central bank signs memorandum to develop Islamic finance with Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority
Malaysia’s Zeti on international integration of Islamic finance
Bank Negara Malaysia’s Zeti Akhtar Aziz on factors important for sustaining the internationalisation of Islamic finance