Tags: Interest rates
Structured investments by US banks jump to USD69 billion in third quarter - FDIC
New data released by the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reflected the increasing activity in structured products purchases by US banks to offset effects of low interest rates.
USD1.6 trillion in Chinese local government debt blocks freedom of interest rates - Capital Economics, BNP Paribas
Analysts warned that unless the state of China address the USD1.6 trillion debt incurred by its municipalities via local government financing vehicles, interest rates would skyrocket.
Vitol SA's debt rates same as Glencore negotiated rates
Vitol SA obtains favorable LIbOR for its one year and three year credit lines. The world's largest independent oil trader, Vitol SA, would be raising USD7 billion worth of loans at the same rate pegged for its nearest competitor, Glencore Xstrata Plc.
Lowered interest rates provide better business to Indian banks
The Fed Reserve's turnaround on tapering had opened better loan prospects for banks in India. IndusInd Bank is India's fourth largest private sector lender.