China’s $1.7 trillion hangover

China’s $1.7 trillion hangover

Up to 40% of China’s $1.7 trillion LGFV loans are at high risk of default. What’s a panicking Beijing to do?

The truth about Asian investment banking

July 2010

Private equity: What Volcker rule?


With public markets shaky, there is demand for private equity, and banks want to be in on it despite regulatory threats.


The Volcker rule still lurks, threatening banks’ involvement in private equity and hedge funds, but it seems Wall Street is marching on regardless. Citi is reportedly looking to raise $3.5 billion of private equity and hedge fund capital, and JPMorgan is pushing ahead with talks to buy Gávea Investimentos, a $5 billion Brazilian hedge fund and private equity group.

Banks have been pressuring...


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