Greek PSI

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Uncategorized | No Comments

The Greek PSI is once again (still) hitting the headlines. Here is what I think the most likely scenario is (80% likelihood). Some form of an agreement will be announced.  The IIF will announce that the “creditor committee has agreed in principle to a plan.”  That plan will need to be “formalized” and final agreement […]

Greece – No PSI

Posted by on Dec 13, 2011 in Uncategorized | No Comments

As expected banks couldn’t agree to a haircut.  Now Greece, the EU, the IMF, and taxpayers, will pay out about about $11 billion of principal and interest before the end of the year.  I don’t know who holds the bonds maturing this year, but some of that money is probably finding its way into banks […]