Debt Sustainability
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The fall of the shilling inflates the external debt by 69 billion shillings
Currencies The fall of the shilling inflates the external debt by 69 billion shillings Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Central Bank of Kenya. FILE PHOTO | NMG ... -
Start-ups: sustainability and growth lie in diversity of capital, according to an analyst
By Shivam Bajaj, Founder and CEO of Avener Capital As equity investors tighten their markets, start-ups seeking growth capital should explore a diverse pool of resources ... -
Louisville Metro Council approves amended capital and operating budgets for fiscal years 2022-2023
Increased funding will go to paving, sidewalks, parks, homeless services, etc. Louisville – The Louisville Metro Board unanimously approved amended capital and operating budgets for the ... -
FSA chief takes on role with charity for funding small countries
Bettina Roth has been appointed to the board of the Small Countries Financial Management Center (SCFMC). Ms Roth, chief executive of the Isle of Man Financial ... -
Why the ECB needs new tools for bond ‘fragmentation’
Placeholder while loading article actions The European Central Bank sought to stave off the danger of a sovereign debt storm with the promise of a new ... -
Your evening reading: The brother of a prime minister guilty of rape, Copa returns and more
In case you missed them, here are some of our best articles of the day. Copa Airlines returns to Barbados after two years, marking the resumption ... -
The share of Ivorian tourism in GDP drops from 7.3% in 2019 to 1.8%, according to the minister
Saudi government reserves at central bank hit to fuel Vision 2030 investments RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s reserves at the Kingdom’s National Bank have fallen 58% since 2016 ... -
Kenya drops proposed $1bn Eurobond citing cost
By VINCENT OWINO Kenya has abandoned plans to issue a $1 billion Eurobond that was expected by the end of June, as the rising cost of ... -
IMF plans to send in-person mission to crisis-hit Sri Lanka: spokesperson
The IMF is planning an in-person mission in the coming weeks to Sri Lanka, which is facing a very difficult economic situation, for discussions on a ... -
Sri Lankan PM urges IMF team to respond to raid
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Wednesday he had asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to send a delegation to the crisis-hit country as ... -
Sunlight REIT secures additional HK$800m sustainability loan from BOCHK | Taiwan News
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – June 6, 2022 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Administrator“) and Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK“) jointly ... -
India currently has no plans to curb food exports
Reuters, New Delhi Sat, June 4, 2022 12:30 PM Last updated on: Sat, June 4, 2022 1:04 PM Price tags are seen on samples of rice ... -
VFS Global Links Leader Performance Reviews to Sustainable Development Goals
On the way to reducing its carbon emissions VFS Global, the world’s largest specialist in outsourcing and technology services for governments and diplomatic missions around the ... -
Can borrowers continue to hit the jackpot?
“As a civil servant on a small salary, I hate inflation because it erodes my disposable income. But as a debt manager, I love it. So ... -
IMF secures $40 billion so far for new sustainability trust
A search and rescue team prepares to airlift a body from the Mzinyathi River after heavy rain caused flooding near Durban, South Africa, April 19, 2022. ... -
Is Nigeria’s central bank confused?
The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee issued a statement on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, announcing that it had raised its key monetary policy rate from 11.5% ... -
Russo-Ukrainian War: What We Know About Day 87 of the Invasion | Russia
Russia takes control of the Azovstal steel plant, the country’s Defense Ministry announced on Friday evening. Ukrainian soldiers have finally ended their defense of the Mariupol ... -
Sri Lanka IMF discusses macro-fiscal plan, finance minister required for policy approval
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund have discussed the macro-fiscal framework for the next two years, but a finance minister is needed to ... -
Japan’s parliamentary deputy minister due to arrive soon – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Japan’s Parliamentary Deputy Foreign Minister Honda Taro is due to visit Pakistan soon. He will meet with the country’s top leaders during his visit. The ... -
ONE-TVM’s Utopia – Kevin Cassar
“During the first three months of the year, government revenue increased by 23%,” ONE announced triumphantly to his delighted audience. Touting the incredible achievements of its ... -
ESG and STS securitizations: the ESAs consult each other on the optional information provided by the initiators
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), among other things, imposes disclosure requirements on financial market participants and financial advisers about how sustainability risks are incorporated into ... -
Next president must oversee rebound – economic strategist – Manila Bulletin
As national and global economies are on a more stable path to recovery, the next Philippine president will have to deal with ballooning debt and more ... -
Government seeks to expand debt management cell as PDMA remains on the back burner
In 2015, the Ministry of Finance under Arun Jaitley was ready to make the necessary legislative changes to form the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA), ... -
Blue Apron Announces Planned Capital Injection of $70.5 Million Through Debt and Equity Financings
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) today announced two significant capitalization events. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay its existing term loan and, ... -
INTERVIEW: Hedging for tough times – Business – Al-Ahram Weekly
Without revealing details, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced in March that Egypt had formally requested its support through a new loan agreement to mitigate the ... -
Philips launches offering of Green and Sustainability Innovation Notes and a series of responsibility management transactions
Philips International B.V. April 28, 2022 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR FORM A PART OF ANY OFFER OR INVITATION ... -
Caribbean countries expected to show economic growth in 2022 – Jamaica Observer
Director of the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department, Ilan Goldfajn, speaking to reporters during the Economic Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean. (Photo: CMC) WASHINGTON, United ... -
Political stability and IMF assistance are essential to resolve the economic crisis | Print edition
Views) : PPolitical stability and assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are essential to resolve the unprecedented severe economic crisis. The current widespread social unrest ... -
Energy prices a ‘major concern’ for South Africa – Finance Minister Godongwana
LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) – Energy prices which have soared since Russia’s war in Ukraine are a “major concern” for the South African economy, Finance Minister ... -
Freebies are a passport to tax disaster
India is a Union of States. It is not a confederation of states. It is not a question of holding together but of coming together. The ... -
OVERVIEW: Nigeria’s N4trn Budget for Petrol Subsidies is Higher than 2021 CIT, VAT Combined
On Thursday, the National Assembly approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to earmark 4 trillion naira for gasoline subsidy in 2022. The subsidy or under-recovery is the ... -
Why Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, Andhra, UP must learn from Sri Lanka, reduce debt and giveaways
New Delhi: On April 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a lengthy meeting with the central government secretaries, and of the many concerns raised in the ... -
Sri Lanka Seeks India’s Help in Obtaining Bridge Funding Amid Economic Crisis | world news
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka has sought India’s help in securing international support to secure bridge financing as it begins negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ... -
Failure to compensate white farmers will cause Zim to inflate debt; IMF warns
By Staff Reporter ZIIMBABWE’s failure to compensate former white farmers in accordance with the agreement will lead to an increase in the country’s public debt, the ... -
Continuous inflation is as undeniable as the force of gravity
The Biden administration should stop pretending inflation is temporary and denying its cause: the federal government’s unprecedented deficit spending combined with the Federal Reserve’s debt buying, ... -
FINANCING THE FUTURE NOW
NowCM – first to offer a complete value chain in digital primary debt markets LUXEMBOURG, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NOWCM IS THE EUROPEAN FRONTRUNNER IN ... -
Frying pan of shortages at post-IMF fire
The scorching heat of April and May will fry our workers as food and medicine become scarce, oil shortages lead to transport disruptions and power cuts ... -
IMF ready to help Central Asia ease effects of Russia sanctions
April 2, 2022 23:10 (UTC+04:00) 516 By trend The International Monetary Fund is ready to help Central Asian countries mitigate the possible economic effects of anti-Russian ... -
Environmental, Social and Governance Factors Enter the Mainstream | White & Case srl
Global concerns about climate change and inequalities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the growing demand and importance of societal expectations regarding responsible business ... -
Zimbabwe’s debt climbs to $19 billion
Deputy Chairman of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and re-elected MP for Harare East, Tendai Biti, has lambasted the government for overseeing a ballooning consolidated ... -
Covid-19 pandemic: Pakistan racks up over $10 billion in new debt (AfDB)
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has racked up more than $10 billion in new debt during the pandemic, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The bank in its ... -
Natick 2022 Candidate Profile: Kathryn Coughlin, Member of the Board of Directors
NATICK, MA — Natick voters will have a rare chance to elect two new members to the select committee. Longtime board member Sue Salamoff and Richard ... -
LB Finance acquires 65% stake in loss-making Multi Finance for Rs. 400 million – The Island
By Hiran H. Senewiratne Industry giant LB Finance PLC recently acquired a 65% stake in Multi Finance PLC at Rs. 400 million, according to market analysts. ... -
ANC’s call for 75% debt cancellation is reckless and short-sighted – Mayor Campbell
The ANC caucus in Ekurhuleni reiterated its call for 75% debt cancellation of all municipal household accounts in the town, especially debts from the previous term, ... -
Ukraine’s economy could collapse if war drags on: IMF
Published on: 03/14/2022 – 16:38Amended: 03/14/2022 – 16:36 Washington (AFP) – Ukraine’s government continues to function, the banking system is stable and debt payments are sustainable ... -
Russian-Ukrainian conflict: economic implications for Sri Lanka
The ongoing military conflict in Europe could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka given its own high inflation, rising energy costs and ... -
IMF report contradicts treasurer’s statement, says O’Neill
MP for Ialibu-Pangia, Peter O’Neill, said a recently released International Monetary Fund country report contradicted the economic statements of Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. He said the IMF ... -
Clothing retail forecasts 25% revenue growth this fiscal year: Crisil Ratings
NEW DELHI : After a 40% decline in physical apparel (B&M) retailer sales in the last fiscal year, it is expected to increase by 20-25% this ... -
The Decline in Net Migration to the United States
Immigration Immigration By Tara Watson·March 7, 2022 Williams College and the Brookings Institution The problem: About 45 million foreign-born people currently live in the United States, ... -
Kenya raises debt ceiling and Samia rushes to borrow
By JAMES ANYANZWA Kenyan lawmakers are pushing for a change in legislation to support new debt of Ksh 4 trillion ($35.39 billion) to fund a growing ... -
IMF tells SL how to save economy – The Island
The IMF Executive Board has called on Sri Lanka to reform state-owned enterprises and adopt cost-recovery energy pricing, the Fund said in a press release yesterday. ... -
TELUS completes its first U.S. sustainability bond
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS today announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced offering of US$900 million of 3.400% ... -
Grenada: Final Statement from the Article IV M…
(MENAFN-Caribbean News Global) UNITED STATES / GRENADA – Grenada’s tourism-dependent economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorities’ decisive policy response, backed by ... -
Despite PM’s ‘rave reviews’ claim, International Monetary Fund says Belize still has work to do
Views : 28 Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2022. 5:27 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its annual Article IV ... -
PH has ‘limited fiscal space’ as debt rises, AfDB says
MANILA – A study by the Asian Development Bank said the Philippines had “limited fiscal space” after the country’s debt levels soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... -
Asian bank debt issuance falls in January as Chinese lenders stay away
New debt issuance by Asia-Pacific banks fell sharply in January as Chinese lenders remained on the sidelines due to growing liquidity and funding problems in the ... -
Before another major blunder, an Argentinian haircut for the IMF — MercoPress
Before another major blunder, an Argentinian haircut for the IMF Saturday, February 19, 2022 – 09:19 UTC The $40 billion Argentina owes the IMF ... -
Poorest nations face ‘lost decade’ from COVID-19 debt crisis, warns UN
London – Finance ministers from the Group of 20 industrialized countries will start a two-day meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on Thursday as many poor countries grapple ... -
Proposed law on state enterprises – Journal
WITH the IMF preparing to keep a strict eye on every dollar it plans to give Pakistan under its recently resumed $6 billion program, it looks ... -
The Albanian economic model criticized by the World Bank – Exit
Albania has a lot of work to do to secure its economic model, according to the World Bank’s country economic memorandum, published on Friday (February 11th). ... -
Serious debt overhang facing developing countries – Opinion
Many developing countries are net importers of oil, the price of which has been rising steadily, recently reaching a seven-year high above $90 a barrel. A ... -
Securities markets in 2022: MAR, sustainability, governance and innovation are priority areas for the Central Bank – Finance and Banking
The Central Bank released its 2022 Securities Market Risk Outlook report this morning, setting out what it considers to be the key driving risks for securities ... -
The ECB’s roadmap to normalization
(MENAFNING) The fallout from Thursday’s ECB meeting continues to haunt financial markets. Widening government bond yield spreads, markets aggressively pricing in two rate hikes this year, ... -
The cost of the sixth installment
Jhe IMF has approved the long-delayed $1 billion tranche of its $6 billion loan program, bringing great relief to government negotiators and apprehensions of further financial ... -
IMF Says Pakistan’s Economy Unstable, Proposes Implementation of Structural Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Pakistan’s economy remains vulnerable due to the late implementation of structural reforms and widening external account imbalances. According to ... -
Durham Region maintains Triple A credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham maintained its Triple A credit rating with Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). The Region is currently one of eight ... -
From the OECD to New Zealand: Raising the retirement age to avoid a super shock
Economy The OECD says New Zealand must extend the eligibility age if the pension system is to remain sustainable, and it worries about the country’s housing ... -
G20 commitment to supporting low-income and vulnerable economies and increasing the resilience of the international financial system
Jakarta, January 28, 2022 – The current international financial system is generally considered to be more resilient than during previous episodes of global crisis despite an ... -
Clarion Partners Announces Support for Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Northampton, MA –News Direct– Franklin Templeton January 28, 2022 / 3BL Media / Clarion Partners, LLC, a leading real estate investment manager and specialty investment manager ... -
Kilroy Realty included in Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index for third consecutive year
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, “Kilroy”) today announced that it is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions included in the 2022 ... -
Oyetola Best to Provide Answers on Osun’s Debt Profile — OsunDefenderOsunDefender
-Said the Governor was Chairman of the Debt Management Board, overseeing all debt matters Former Osun State Finance, Budget and Economic Planning Commissioner, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro ... -
Archer appoints Mark Mesler as CFO
PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) today announced the appointment of Mark Mesler as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Following the company’s public debut on ... -
Qarmatek Raises $3M in Funding Round Led by GVFL and Caspian Debt
Qarmatek, a refurbished and renewed electronics category player, announced that it raised $3 million in a funding round led by Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL) and ... -
Debt in developing economies
WASHINGTON: In 2016, the discovery of two large, previously unreported loans sparked an economic crisis in Mozambique. Donor support to the country froze. The government was ... -
PEABODY ANNOUNCES OFFER TO PURCHASE UP TO $38.607 MILLION IN AGGREGATE ACCRETE VALUE OF ITS 8.500% SECURE SENIOR TICKETS DUE 2024
ST. LOUIS, January 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today announced its offer to purchase (the “To offer“) in cash up to $38.607 million (the ... -
Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean will slow to 2.1% in 2022, says ECLAC report | News
The Latin America and Caribbean region will see its growth rate slow in 2022 to 2.1%, after averaging 6.2% last year, according to new projections released ... -
President Soyer’s reaction to the Fitch Ratings report
President Soyer’s reaction to the Fitch Ratings report Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer said the annual report released by Fitch Ratings confirms the municipality’s strong ... -
Pay off foreign debt or finance essential imports – Groundviews
Photo courtesy of South China Morning Post The country’s available foreign reserves can be used either to repay foreign creditors or to finance imports of essential ... -
Financing of the Lagos 2022 budget deficit of 521.274 billion naira under fiscal sustainability – Commissioner
The Lagos state government on Friday explained the rationale for financing the 2022 budget estimate deficit of 521.274 billion naira, saying the funding is within 40% ... -
“No one-way bets”: how to survive in 2022 and stay …
2022 promises to be a financial challenge for many people. These New Years Resolutions are designed to ensure that your wallet enjoys a healthy year. Cash ... -
Clariant completes the sale of its Pigments business
AD HOC ADVERTISEMENT UNDER ART. 53 LR Divestment is a final important step in the transformation of the Clariant portfolio clarifying preserves a 20 % stake ... -
Bonds go from green to social impact
Australia can seize the wave of demand for social impact finance, not just green assets, bankers say. Companies increasingly recognize that in order to access a ... -
# 3 Sustainable electricity and the essential role of solar for businesses – pv magazine USA
Despite the global Covid-19 pandemic and the recession, corporate purchases of clean energy are booming. Several factors are driving this trend, including lower costs, an increased ... -
African banks: no easy road to recovery – Fitch Ratings
Through Fitch reviews Posted: December 27, 2021 5:55 PM Fitch Ratings says the sector outlook for African banks in 2022 is neutral, with uncertain business conditions ... -
BSP sees more sustainability, issuance of green bonds by banks
Lawrence Agcaoili – The Filipino Star December 26, 2021 | 00h00 MANILA, Philippines – Bangko Sentral ng PIlipinas (BSP) expects Philippine banks to issue more green, ... -
Turkey’s “new economic model”: lessons for Pakistan? – Opinion
Pakistan has seen its currency depreciate considerably during the current tenure of this government; some rightly to compensate for the policy of the previous government of ... -
MIDEAST DEBT-Gulf rulers set to issue less in 2022, corporate bond sales increase
By Yousef Saba and Davide Barbuscia DUBA, December 21 (Reuters) – Global debt issuance from the gulf should decrease next year, because Kings issue fewer bonds ... -
Willis Towers Watson Public: Designs a “World First” Parametric Solution to Help Strengthen the Resilience of Sovereign Borrowers to Climate Shocks
LONDON, December 20, 2021 – Willis Towers Watson designed and funded the world’s first parametric insurance transaction helping enable the revolutionary restructuring of Belize government debt ... -
IMF approves $ 258 million for Kenya budget support
By ANTHONY KITIMO The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a total immediate disbursement of approximately $ 258.1 million, bringing Kenya’s total disbursements ... -
Make India a hub for sustainable finance
One of the focus areas is the deepening of the debt market for green investments through subsidized credit enhancement. By Arunabha Ghosh and Nandini Harihar There ... -
How taxes can support growth and reduce inequalities in Latin …
(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) By Santiago Acosta Ormaechea and Samuel Pienknagura LoorWestern Hemisphere Department Public debt ratios in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) increased by ... -
Greening Europe’s fiscal rules by Barry Eichengreen
There has never been an economic basis for the public deficit and debt limits that the European Union adopted in 1992 and that it has maintained ... -
China slashes Kenya’s megaproject plan
Chinese and Kenyan workers at the Mombasa terminal, March 27, 2017. PHOTO / FILE Kenya’s ambitious plan to undertake dozens of megaprojects across the country has ... -
Singapore’s financial system is flexible but must remain cautious amid “considerable uncertainty” over COVID-19
Singapore’s businesses, families and financial sector must remain vigilant and cautious amid “considerable uncertainty” associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said ... -
How an income problem is quickly turning into a debt crisis in Nigeria
Last week, during a program in Abuja, Benedicta Akpan, who works for a non-profit organization, painted a real picture of the economic reality in Nigeria. She ... -
Statement by G7 Leaders Partnership for Infrastructure and Investment
OTTAWA, ON, Dec 3 2021 / CNW / – At the top of Carbis Bay at June 2021, we, the leaders of the Group of Seven, ... -
IMF: real GDP expected to grow 4.5% in 2021 in Mongolia
AKIPRESS.COM – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Mongolia. Mongolian economy is recovering from its deepest recession ... -
Debt, equity and capital structure
COMPANIES finance their investment by raising capital through equity or debt, or a mixture of the two. Of course, the beauty of equity is that it ... -
LATAM Airlines Group files reorganization plan, with the support of key stakeholders, paving the way for a strengthened capital structure and long-term sustainability
Provides platform for Chapter 11 exit through full restructuring support agreement with ad hoc parent group and major shareholders The plan would infuse up to about ... -
Armed with C $ 6.3 Million First Close, PaceZero Aims to Focus on Sustainability in Canada’s Private Credit Market
Two former capital market operators have launched a new Toronto-based investment firm to fill what they see as a gap in the private credit market for ... -
Qatar’s growing PPP outlook paves the way for corporate debt market
Improving macroeconomic conditions in Qatar, growing prospects for public-private partnership (PPP) and the expansion of North Field have fueled the debt financing needs of the corporate ... -
Gender Equality Bonds – Using Global Debt Capital Markets to Close the Gender Gap | Dechert srl
In line with the focus on transitioning to a sustainable global economy by increasing funding for investments that deliver environmental and social benefits, on November 16, ... -
Staff and Jordan reach staff-level agreement on third review under the Fund’s Extended Facility
End-of-mission press releases include statements from IMF staff teams conveying preliminary findings after a country visit. The views expressed in this statement are those of the ... -
Where the US tax debate goes off the rails by Barry Eichengreen
The debates about investing in physical and social infrastructure are precisely what the United States needs to decide what kind of society it should be and ... -
Buenos Aires Hours | Fernández calls on Biden for ‘more flexibility’ in IMF debt restructuring
President Alberto Fernández called for “greater flexibility to honor” Argentina’s debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during a panel on methane organized by the United ... -
East Africa’s economic outlook is bullish despite Covid-19 setback, African Development Bank report says
East Africa’s economic growth is expected to recover to an average of 4.1 percent in 2021, from 0.4 percent in 2020, according to the latest African ... -
Mondelez predicts zero net carbon emissions by 2050
CHICAGO – Mondelez International, Inc. made a commitment on November 1 to achieve a goal of zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across its entire ... -
How should GCC economies manage public finances
The COP26 climate talks in November 2021 will confirm global commitments to tackle climate change and its risks. At the heart of the response are energy ... -
IMF management approves program monitored by Union of the Comoros staff
The program monitored by staff (SMP) will help build a solid record of policy and reform implementation, potentially paving the way for a IMF-supported program; the ... -
Sproutly Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
DO NOT DISTRIBUTE IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH US NEWSWIRE SERVICES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 29, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE: SPR) ...