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UK Lords report raises concerns about credit and regulatory arbitrage
The Financial Services Regulation Committee says financial stability is at risk as a result of the significant growth in private markets.
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How the bank behind London’s most expensive office lease unravelled
Brazil’s Banco Master was one entrepreneur’s ticket to riches but collapsed last month amid allegations of a $2.3bn fraud.
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How Apollo, Soros and others spotted red flags at First Brands
Small group of lenders avoided losses on car parts supplier’s collapse by refusing credit or cutting exposure.
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California law limits private equity influence on healthcare businesses
California has enacted tougher rules preventing corporate investors like PE firms from meddling in the healthcare decisions of provider firms.
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Crypto wrap: Ripple buys Rail, Binance strikes Spanish deal, China tests stablecoin
Our weekly roundup of the latest news and developments in the world of crypto.
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Trump’s EO opens door for 401(k) retirement plans to invest in PE and crypto
President Trump signed an executive order that will let Americans invest their 401(k) retirement savings in cryptocurrency, private equity and real estate.
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SEC bans ex-Merrill Lynch broker over fake fund scheme
The penalty also highlights the dangers of brokers using unapproved channels to communicate with prospective clients.
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Regulatory due diligence: What’s next for consolidators?
M&A activity could see an amalgamation of the consolidators as private equity seeks to exit its investments, realising its gains.