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- 1Governments worldwide cut bank capital adequacy ratios●Across the world, Govt.'s are lowering capital adequacy ratios for banks; Meg Hillier, chair of the Treasury select comm
Governments around the world are lowering capital adequacy ratios for banks, reducing the reserves lenders must hold. Meg Hillier, chair of the UK Treasury select committee, expects British banks to lobby hard for the UK to follow suit. Critics warn the trend could weaken financial safety buffers built up after past banking crises.
- 2Why Global Investors Keep Buying U.S. Government Debt▼Why Investors Worldwide Hold U.S. Government Debt
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is examining why investors around the world continue to hold U.S. Treasury securities. The explainer points to Treasuries' role as a safe, liquid asset at the centre of the global financial system, even amid recurring debates in Washington over debt ceilings and deficits. It underscores how U.S. government debt remains a cornerstone of foreign reserves and portfolio allocations worldwide.
- 3Penn State Chapel Intern works at World Bank Treasury▼Chapel Intern gains global finance experience at World Bank Treasury
A Penn State student took part in the Chapel Intern program at the World Bank Treasury, gaining hands-on experience in global finance. The university highlighted the opportunity as an example of how its students access international financial institutions and build careers in public-sector finance and global markets.