Morgan Stanley posted a big rebound in a business it once left for dead – Business Insider Australia

Morgan Stanley just posted its best fixed income results in three years. The bump came even after Morgan Stanley massively cut headcount and capital in its bond trading unit at the end of 2015. Morgan Stanleys fixed income results of $US1.9 billion were slightly behind those of rival Goldman Sachs. Among the standouts in Morgan…

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NEW TODAY: Elder-Beerman parent company confirms liquidation – Dayton Daily News

Its official: Elder-Beermans parent company is headed for liquidation. Bon-Ton Stores Inc. officials announced a joint bidder, including a group of the bankrupt retail chains bondholders, won an auction for the companys asset. Great American Group and Tiger Capital Group and the holders of Bon-Tons second-lien secured notes will acquire the retailers inventory and certain other…

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Myer approached by distressed debt experts, lenders – The Australian Financial Review

Distressed debt experts and investors are approaching Myer offering to help refinance banking facilities as the beleaguered department store retailer moves closer to appointing a new chief executive. Sources close to Myer say boutique financial adviser Houlihan Lokey  which helped restructure about $500 million of debt at South African retailer Edcon in 2016 and is advising lenders to heavily indebted US department…

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Lowering the HELP repayment threshold is an easy target, but not the one we should aim for – The Conversation AU

Most recent estimates show the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt owing is nearly A$52 billion in 2017-18. Its forecast to increase to A$75 billion by 2020-21 and up to 25% of those loans are unlikely to be paid. Legislation to lower the initial HELP repayment threshold from A$55,000 to A$45,000 (with a rate of…

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Analysis: Sanctions batter Rusal’s overseas supply chain, restructuring seen – Business Standard

By Eric Onstad and Polina Devitt LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Rusal may be forced to divest most of its portfolio of overseas operations if the aluminium giant cannot restructure them to evade U.S. sanctions and ensure a flow of raw materials. U.S. sanctions imposed against key allies of Russian President Putin have already…

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Market Live: Nifty holds 10550; FMCG index up 2%, Bharti Group stocks gain – Moneycontrol.com

2:05 pm Europe Trade: European markets were slightly higher, as investors monitored a fresh batch of corporate earnings and economic data. France’s CAC was up 0.47 percent, Germany’s DAX 0.33 percent and Britain’s FTSE gained 0.82 percent. 1:55 pm Gold Snaps 3-session of Gain: Gold prices slipped after rising for three straight sessions as investors opted for…

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