Quintis recovery value in focus
One analyst thinks the recovery value on Quintis' bonds could be as low as 37 cents in the dollar.
Property investors drunk on 'wealth effect'
Middle-aged property investors are most likely to be seduced into tapping rising house equity for consumption, ramping up debt to a level that threatens to become a systemic risk.
S&P; downgrades Qatar debt rating
The rating agency said Qatar's economy would suffer from the decision on Monday of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain to cut diplomatic and transport ties with Doha.
Only a miracle can save Quintis now
With $17 million in the bank and liabilities exceeding that figure, Quintis appears to be on the cusp of default.
Qatari solid, but banks look exposed
Despite this week's ructions, Qatar retains a lower borrowing rate than neighbouring Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain.
A confident China is keen to cement leadership
Forty years ago, China was a feudal economy; today it's the world's second largest. There are more ways than the US model to achieve progres...
Goldman thought twice on Venezuelan bond deal
Goldman Sachs refused a Caracas request to convert $US5b in sovereign bonds, but then bought other Venezuelan securities for pennies on the ...
Houlihan Lokey, Moelis lined up for Next Capital's Onsite Rental
Debt restructuring adviser Houlihan Lokey has another job on its plate.
Doubts grow over US rate hike path
Slowing US jobs growth is unlikely to prevent the Fed from lifting rates this month but will keep markets guessing on future tightening.
JPMorgan, BofA tip trading drops
The two biggest US banks said second-quarter trading revenue is on pace to drop at least 10 per cent.
