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A Look at The BRICS Part IV: China’s Economic Woes

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July 30, 2012
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China, is the world’s second largest economy in terms of GDP. The country, as featured in our earlier part series, has maintained the highest economic growth rate over the last decade amongst the BRIC countries. Its initial “C”, may appear the last one, in the four letter word; but according to statistics, China leads the way, in terms of economic prospects. However, the world’ most populated country is facing challenges of its own that...
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Prime brokers and hedge funds not so cosy these days

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July 30, 2012
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The financial crisis of 2008 has changed forever the relationship between hedge funds and prime brokers. A prime broker may best be viewed as a bridge between hedge funds and their investors on the one side, and institutional investors on the other side who may be lenders of stocks or funds. More important, at the hedge fund end, we see a symbiotic relationship with the prime broker as the source for custodial services, funding...
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