U.K. prepares for special loan auctions

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The Bank of England has announced that it will conduct auctions for three-month loans using broader collateral terms on October 2, 10, and 17, 2007. It will accept European and British residential mortgage-backed securities with specific ratings, and European, British, and US asset-backed securities with specific ratings and backed by credit cards. The auctions are aimed at easing longer-term money market pressures.

Strategy & planning, Government expenditures, Planning, Economic policy, Company business planning, United Kingdom. Bank of England, Loan sales

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Islamic bonds are booming

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The Middle East economic boom has introduced Islamic bonds called 'sukuk' that are regular bonds but comply with the regulations of Shariah law. Global issuance of sukuk was $6.7 billion last year, up four times more from 2003 and the issuance is expected to rise again this year.

Product introduction, New Products/Services, Middle East, Industry Overview, Economic aspects

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U.K. explores disclosure rule on bond prices

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The United Kingdom is considering adopting price transparency rules for corporate bond issue (similar to the United States), as retail investment is growing.

United States, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Commodity & service prices, Standards, Interpretation and construction, Prices and rates, Company pricing policy, Disclosure of information (Banking law), Disclosure (Banking law)

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