Author: Philip Lane

Axel Weber on European Reforms

Post author By Philip Lane
Post date February 21, 2011

Axel Weber highlights the dangers of debtor-friendly reforms in this FT article.

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The Debt Net

Post author By Philip Lane
Post date February 21, 2011

The FT has a long article on the pros and cons of bailing in of senior bondholders here.

The Economist on Ireland

Post author By Philip Lane
Post date February 17, 2011

This week’s issue carries a long article on Ireland (here) and an editorial (here).

Funding the State: Prize Bonds

Post author By Philip Lane
Post date February 16, 2011

In the FT, Peter Orszag argues that savings lotteries can boost the US savings rate. His article cites various examples (especially the UK) but he may want to consult the Irish prize bonds site also (here).

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Fir Tree Capital Opportunity Master Fund LP v. Anglo Irish Bank Corp.

Post author By Philip Lane
Post date February 15, 2011

NAMA Wine Lake reports on this case.

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