RIL raises $200 million through Formosa bonds in Taiwan

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 18:28

Reliance Industries on Tuesday said it has raised USD 200 million by selling so-called Formosa bonds in Taiwan, Asia's hottest bond market.

ECB to ramp up bond purchases in May, June: Board member

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 17:52

The European Central Bank plans to temporarily ramp up its programme of bond purchases in May and June to take into account the usual summer lull on the financial markets, executive board member Benoit Coeure said Tuesday.

Euro ticks up despite Greek debt worries

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 10:53

There was relief at the start of the week when it emerged Athens had managed to pay 750 million euros due to the IMF.

Companies look at banks for funds as bonds become expensive

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 14:14

Bonds rates are expected to firm up further in anticipation that the US Federal Reserve will raise rates.

'Junk bonds: Domestic cos provide highest investor protection'

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 19:42

International rating agency Moody's today said the recent international junk bond sales by domestic companies offer the best protection to investors as they have the highest overall covenant quality scores.

Gold price slips for second session on higher dollar, bond yields

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 20:01

Gold extended losses into a second day on Thursday as a steadier dollar and higher bond yields dented its investment appeal, while uncertainty over the timing of a U.S. rate rise also weighed.

Bank of India to raise $750 mn through bonds

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 13:06

State-run Bank of India on Tuesday opened its bond issue to raise USD 750 million (about Rs 4,750 crore) under its medium-term notes (MTN) programme.

Govt to launch 40-year bonds in first half of FY2016

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 14:51

The government is planning to introduce long-term bonds of 40 years maturity in the first half of the current fiscal with small issuance size.

Asian shares near fresh peaks, China PMI looms

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 06:18

Asian shares were flirting with fresh highs on Thursday, while a sharp rise in British and German bond yields rippled through sovereign debt markets globally.

China state-owned company unit defaults on bond

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 11:05

A Chinese power equipment maker has become the first state-owned firm to default on a bond payment in modern China, state media said Wednesday, as the government takes a more hands-off approach.

Tax-free bonds can have higher returns than bank rates

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 19:21

Tax-free bonds can provide returns that are higher than the prevailing interest rates offered by banks.

Japanese shares hit 15-year high, BOJ stays the course

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 09:59

The Bank of Japan disappointed some by ending a two-day policy meeting with no new steps in its already massive bond-buying campaign, nudging the dollar down on the yen.