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Entry: The Swiss Can Duck
posted by European Bear
Dec 22, 2008 2:58PM
I wouldn't be so sure that UBS can avoid this one. In my opinion, what's in the prospectus overrules any other documents, at least in the EU countries. It appears that the Luxembourg regulator has already come out confirming this.
Entry: The Sentry Experience
posted by European Bear
Dec 23, 2008 2:55PM
@2, yes PwC Rotterdam, presumably because the administrator is also Dutch based.
Entry: The Sentry Experience
posted by European Bear
Dec 23, 2008 3:05PM
@2, PwC Rotterdam, because the Citco office doing the admin is also in the Netherlands.
Entry: Citi Cracks Down On Travel
posted by European Bear
Jan 27, 2009 9:33AM
With the current exchange rates $ 125 for meals in London seems excessive.
Entry: Charlie Gasparino Thinks You're All Unemployed SAC Capital Employees
posted by European Bear
Feb 02, 2009 11:14AM
If he loses, he should jump into the Hudson, to truly visualize a fluid situation.
Entry: "...and the Swiss are the lovers."
posted by European Bear
Mar 09, 2009 12:35PM
I very much doubt that he was an investment banker. Years ago, he worked for Credit Suisse, apparently in their retail network.
Entry: Tax Haven Shrugs Off Fallout From Bernie
posted by European Bear
Jul 27, 2009 12:57PM
Eh, Greg, Luxembourg got itself off the grey list earlier than the Swiss.
Entry: Tax Haven Shrugs Off Fallout From Bernie
posted by European Bear
Jul 27, 2009 1:34PM
@2, true, but Greg hadn't caught on to the fact that Lux is off the grey list, as is clear from this story and the previous one on the Swiss.
Entry: Too Small To Fail(ed States)
posted by European Bear
Aug 11, 2009 3:19PM
I'd rather sink than call Brad for help.
Ah, sorry, different Lichtenstein.
Entry: Bonus Watch '09 (And Beyond): RBS (To Be Paid Entirely In Debt?)
posted by European Bear
Nov 04, 2009 12:08PM
@ exactly. You have been expecting bonuses, but you are not entitled to them.
I guess it's that sense of entitlement that enrages so many people outside the finance industry.
Entry: Bonus Watch '09 (And Beyond): RBS (To Be Paid Entirely In Debt?)
posted by European Bear
Nov 04, 2009 1:00PM
@32,perhaps but then only the European branch office.
Entry: Hedge Fund Investor Relations Girl Sues Over Being Taken To Strip Clubs, Dumb Blonde Jokes
posted by European Bear
Nov 10, 2009 10:51AM
I call BS. That's not what goes on in the Crazy Horse.
Entry: Hedge Fund Investor Relations Girl Sues Over Being Taken To Strip Clubs, Dumb Blonde Jokes
posted by European Bear
Nov 10, 2009 11:00AM
The Crazy Horse is a place where dancers perform on stage. There are no lap dances etc. Sure, there are naked breasts, but their aim is more to provide sophisticated entertainment. Many couples go there.
Entry: Hedge Fund Investor Relations Girl Sues Over Being Taken To Strip Clubs, Dumb Blonde Jokes
posted by European Bear
Nov 10, 2009 11:07AM
@70,
Not in Paris. The true Crazy Horse would sue them pronto.
Entry: The Debate Over Private Equity In Banking
posted by European Bear
Aug 04, 2008 1:12PM
I don't see those Carlyle directors putting forward any semblance of a convincing argument why the 'source of strength - doctrine' need not apply to private equity investors in banks, other than "we want our toys!".