Raters of the Private Assets

Raters of the Private Assets

Did you know that George Lucas originally wanted Tom Selleck to play Indiana Jones? However, contractual obligations to Selleck’s moustache and, of course, his role as Magnum P.I. got in the way and landed Harrison Ford as the iconic Professor Jones instead. This...
The End of the BINO

The End of the BINO

Can a financial institution call itself a bank without having a banking license, that is, be a Bank In Name Only (BINO)? Recently, the central bank of Brazil announced that using the word bank in the name requires permission and the fulfillment of particular capital...
Return-Tinted Glasses

Return-Tinted Glasses

There is a global push for retail investors to be able to put their money into private assets, which cover investing in or lending money to (funds of) private companies or big infrastructure projects. The lure is, of course, the potential for higher and smoother...