Securities Finance

Bank Of Japan May Lend Its Holdings Of JGBs

The Bank of Japan may soon be lending its portfolio of JGBs. At the regular Monetary Policy Meeting held at the central bank earlier this week, the possibility of introducing a bond lending facility was discussed. "In government securities markets,

Investment Banks Are Making Money Again

Barclays, Credit Suisse and Socit Gnrale have all reported major earning gains for last year, thanks in large part to increased investment banking profits. Rising demand for credit and low interests rates, as well as reduced debt, also played a