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Are Virgin Australia’s bonds headed for a crash landing?

The government has committed millions to helping save both Qantas and Virgin Australia, although the CEO of the former has publicly stated the later doesn’t deserve it. How much Virgin ends up receiving could have a significant impact on its corporate bond holders.
April 01, 2020

Re-thinking Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan, like the US dollar, was for a long time believed to be almighty. But CFCÆs chief strategist argues his actions and inactions have had huge implications for the global financial system, some very negative.
February 18, 2003

Alan Smith reviews Merkin Brothers

The recently retired CSFB vice-chairman gives his views on (FinanceAsia Editor) Steven Irvine''s novel Merkin Brothers.
January 16, 2002

Bangko Sentral preempts Alan Greenspan

This is one experiment that central bankers in Asia should follow closely: The Monetary Board of the Philippines has pre-empted a possible US Federal Reserve interest rate cut .
March 09, 2001