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Debt capital markets set to gain momentum

Banks will need to issue a lot more debt than historical levels in the capital markets to meet the new regulatory requirements, a First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) analyst said.

The analyst, Ikanyeng Segonetso, said before the financial crisis, regulators moved in swiftly to draft rules and regulations intended to make the banking industry safer and more resilient to unexpected economic conditions.

He stated in his research paper titled, ‘Banking Sector to Stimulate Debt Capital Markets’ that in the recent global financial crisis, public funds were used to bail out failing banks.

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Celebrate responsibly, put safety first this holiday

“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...

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