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Global Banks Drive India Asset-Backed Securities Sales to Record

Global Banks Drive India Asset-Backed Securities Sales to Record India’s asset-backed securities market has surged to a record as global banks ramp up purchases to gain exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Foreign banks’ share in total issuance grew to about 35% in the year ended March, from 28% to 30% in each of the preceding two fiscal years, according to Krishnan Sitaraman, chief ratings officer at Crisil Ratings. Based on the total asset-backed debt sales of...

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Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium

Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium INGLEWOOD, California June 21 : Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are leaving with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. Los Angeles hosted both of Iran's Group G matches so far, with the team returning to their base in Tijuana, Mexico between games. Iran have...

‘Lying flat’ goes mainstream, Singapore mall finds God: 5 weekend reads you missed

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