Accelerating 'Money Move'... Financial Groups Shifting from Banks to Securities Companies?
A shift of capital from banks to securities firms is taking place in South Korea due to a booming stock market and the government's capital market activation policies.
Treasury repurchases R$ 43.6 billion in securities in two days, largest market intervention since the pandemic
The Brazilian Treasury intervened in the market by repurchasing R$ 43.6 billion in securities over two days to curb rising future interest rates amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran.
Families vote for the new BTP Valore. At the start, requests for 6 billion
Italy's BTP Valore bond launched with unprecedented demand of over 6 billion euros on its first day.
To pay government debts.. Egypt launches "Citizen Bond" with monthly returns
Egypt's Ministry of Finance has introduced the "Citizen Bond," which offers a fixed annual return of 17.75% paid monthly to help citizens invest in government securities and manage state debts.
Increase in Short-term Financing by Securities Firms as Government Encourages Venture Capital Investment
The South Korean government is promoting venture capital investment while securities firms increase their issuance of short-term promissory notes, raising concerns about liquidity risk due to asset-liability mismatches.
Govt securities dominate 11% of banks’ assets
Government securities now represent approximately 11% of total assets held by Nigerian banks, reflecting a trend towards lower-risk investments amid a historically constrained credit environment.