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The case for moral hazard is growing

January 14, 2010

Analysis of:US banking levy expected to raise $90bn (FT.com, 14/01/2010) | www.ft.com

The decision to take a long term levy on the financial system and the institutions it targets, is still not finalize yet but it resembles much to an insurance policy. In the long term this raises the case for moral hazard in the financial system.

All ETFs are not created equal

September 16, 2009

Analysis of:FINRA Investor alert on leveraged and short ETFs | www.finra.org

Regulatory concerns over leveraged and special ETFs are justified because the most popular funds lack transparency and could be marketed more accurately. This is not the case however for all ETFs, some simply “do what they say on the tin”.The differences between three very different types of leveraged long ETFs are analyzed briefly:Simple leverage“CPPI” based“futures” based

A fairytale ending to the financial crisis: too good to be true?

August 29, 2009

Analysis of:Switzerland Sells Stake in UBS for a Profit | www.nytimes.com

There are many winners in the successful sale of Switzerland's stake in UBS: the State, the bank, its shareholders and the advisors to the transaction.Yet, it doesn't seem like many other European countries will be willing or able to repeat such a quick and successful outcome.Last, a fairy tale ending in the world of finance can reasonably entice us to be cautious. Through a critical eye the UBS case can pave the way for a weaker regulatory overhaul while the risk of moral hazard is increased.

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