Monday, 17 October 2011 07:32 'Do you want to know the real reason banks aren't lending and the PIIGS have control of the barnyard in Europe? It's because risk in the $600 trillion derivatives market isn't evening out. To the contrary, it's growing increasingly concentrated among a select few banks, especially here in the United States.Four US Banks Hold a Staggering 95.9% of U.S. Derivatives:
The $600 Trillion Time Bomb That's Set to Explode
In 2009, five banks held 80% of derivatives in America. Now, just four banks hold a staggering 95.9% of U.S. derivatives, according to a recent report from the Office of the Currency Comptroller.'
Monday, 17 October 2011
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