International news round-up – December 15-19

 

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News you may have missed this week   19 December 2014 | Public Finance International Home | Contact us     NEWS ROUND-UP   Europe: Putin says Russia economy will be cured but offers no remedy, and more Putin says Russia economy will be cured but offers no remedy; Russian crisis prompts Swiss to charge for deposits for first time in 40 years; EU investment: Juncker’s cunning plan; and other stories from Europe. US & Canada: Benchmark US government bond yield falls to near 2%, and more Benchmark US government bond yield falls to near 2%; Obama signs $1.1 trillion government spending bill; Canada to curb spending if needed due to lower oil prices; and other stories from the US and Canada. Asia Pacific: China plans to ban local government debt from securitized products, and more China plans to ban local government debt from securitized products; OECD says close monitoring required of Australian budget measures; roads, land transport targeted in New Zealand government spending; and other stories from Azerbaijan and Indonesia. Read more news OPINION/BLOG | FEATURES Click here to unsubscribe from this email