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Exuberant “Reach For Yield” In Spain Leaves Retail With Up To 96% Losses

The ‘relative’ innocence of the depositors in Cyprus who saw their savings crushed by the hammer-blow of Germany’s reality last week is, it seems, not the only hardship that the European people are suffering. In Spain, thanks to their FROB … Continue reading

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Cyprus President’s Family Transferred Tens Of Millions To London Days Before Deposit Haircuts

A day after former Cypriot President Vassilou was found to be among many elite Cypriot (politicians and businessmen) who had loans written-off by the major (now insolvent) banks; it appears the rot is far fouler than expected. In a somewhat stunning … Continue reading

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