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US presidential race provides a twist
In a nutshell, the International Monetary Fund’s staff note advocates early intervention
CFTC alleges violation of segregated funds rules
One asset not on balance sheet is ethereal and fickle one of credibility
Japanese moves to build global banks by acquisition offer little encouragement
Unless funds are willing to downsize and cut fees, there will be casualties
Three striking parallels between the Lehman and London tipping points
The dangerous double debate continues
There has been a return to the unregulated note programme
Fears that prompted S&P’s downgrade are understandable but misguided, writes Peter Tasker
Low probability of a default triggered by a refinancing crisis
Potentates of today prefer to create their own reality than to face the truth
Fiscal probity alone will not be sufficient
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