Author: Sumit Kakkar

Sumit Kakkar is a seasoned Banker with more than 24 years of experience in Credit and Risk functions. He has worked with leading banks including HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Deutsche and last served as a Chief Credit Officer with Federal Bank

  • Opportunities presented by Debt Market Distortions

    Sumit Kakkar

    With entire mankind confined to their homes, what has the kept banks and debt markets ticking in April & May, 2020?
    In COVID Diaries chapter 2, Sumit Kakkar evaluates how Regulatory announcements and opportunities presented by the bond market distortions have kept the counters of banks, hedge funds and fixed income players busy.

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    Banks: Evolving asset strategies

    Sumit Kakkar

    Banks need to look at ingenuous ways of growing AUMs – draw up enabling credit lines for cash flow mismatches for existing low leveraged customers. Banks would be less adventurous with new connections, where visibility of corona impact would be limited. Asset strategies would evolve with time. Sumit Kakkar evaluates the evolving asset strategies for banks