. Why did the bank record the financing as an “investment receivable” rather than as a loan?
QUESTIONS:
1. Why did the bank record the financing as an “investment receivable” rather than as a loan?
2. How could $2 trillion of investment receivables at publicly traded Chinese banks threaten financial safety?
3. How hard should Chinese regulators come down on bank accounting standards? Explain your answer.
QUESTIONS:
1. The Wall Street Journal lists many reasons that big Wall Street Firms have fallen behind on advising Chinese firms. Which do you think is most significant and why?
2. Do you think Wall Street Firms will catch up in China or do you think Chinese investment banking firms will begin to take market share in the United States? Explain your answer.