Storing up trouble
Article Abstract:
Japanese banks are behaving dangerously by boosting their exposure to derivatives. A 'macro-hedge' accounting loophole allows the banks to hide their holdings in interest-rate swaps.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Out for the count
Article Abstract:
The crisis within the Japanese banking sector has become steadily worse, and it now looks as if serious reform of the sector may happen at last. The banks have been h it by falling capital and massive bad debts. Solutions could include more government aid or temporary nationalisation of banks.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Asia picks up the pieces: after six months of mayhem, the job of rebuilding shattered economies has only just begun
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Several countries in Asia require assistance in determining how financial institutions affected by the region's economic problems will be liquidated, as the liquidations will affect banks that are still solvent, as well the economies. Foreign capital is needed, but lacking, due to restrictions.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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