Why are Japanese & Middle Eastern banks maintaining ties with Adani Group unlike western banks? Sanjay Asher explains

Why are Japanese & Middle Eastern banks maintaining ties with Adani  Group unlike western banks? Sanjay Asher explains

Sanjay Asher, Senior Partner, Crawford Bayley & Co, says there would be a legal divide between the European banks and the Middle Eastern and the Japanese banks. Having regard to the facts and circumstances, if the Japanese and the Middle Eastern banks had come to a decision to support the Adani Group, then they would … Read more

ESMA likely to seek board help to resolve stalemate with RBI

ESMA likely to seek board help to resolve stalemate with RBI

Mumbai: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) may approach its board to seek ways to resolve a regulatory stalemate with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which poses roadblocks to billions of dollars of bond and derivatives trade by European banks in India, said people familiar with the matter. The developments come at a … Read more

Banks, CCIL in talks to build 3rd-party clearing process, unlock trade

Banks, CCIL in talks to build 3rd-party clearing process, unlock trade

Mumbai: Domestic and European banks have started regular talks with the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) to build structures needed for third-party clearing of government bonds and derivatives, paving the way for starting trades worth billions of dollars that may otherwise have stalled due to a stand-off between the regulators home and away. “Banks and … Read more

Credit Suisse shares soar after announcing Swiss Central Bank aid

Credit Suisse shares soar after announcing Swiss Central Bank aid

The headquarters of Swiss bank Credit Suisse. | Photo Credit: AP Credit Suisse’s shares have soared 30% after it announced it will move to shore up its finances by borrowing up to nearly $54 billion from the Swiss Central Bank. It’s a massive swing on March 16 after its shares plunged 30% on the SIX … Read more