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PBoC tells banks to raise discount rates

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The central bank (PBoC) has reportedly imposed a floor under bankers’ acceptance discount rates – a move that could help China deleverage. Caixin reports that in June, the PBoC told banks to raise their minimum discount rates to between 0.35% and 0.5%, depending on the bank. ICYDK: Bankers’ acceptan...