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How Well-Meaning Principles Caused the Financial Crisis

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Avinash Persaud Argues Against Standard Market Regulation

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In response to the recent economic crisis, Chairman of Intelligence Capital Ltd Avinash Persaud says, "market prices cannot be a defense against market failure."
Economic Health Requires Investment Diversity

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Intelligence Capital Ltd chairman Avinash Persaud argues that treating all risks equally ignores the nuanced levels of "riskiness" associated with different assets.

He believes this leads to a lack of investment diversity, price spikes, and "systemic fragility."
Did the Credit Ratings System Lead to Economic Crisis?

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Avinash Persaud explains the role of credit rating agencies in the collapse of the banking industry.

All banks vie for the same investments when risks are quantified, reducing diversity and increasing the likelihood of financial collapse.
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Rick NL

Posted: 09.20.09, 03:18 AM

Very clear and logic analysis of the crisis, sound recommendations. This deserves to be seen and implemented by our governments, regulators and standard setters.