Recent revelations surrounding financial giants such as BlackRock and Citigroup have raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the investment community. The intricate web of connections and actions undertaken by these institutions has left many observers questioning their motives and the potential implications for the broader financial landscape.
One notable development is BlackRock’s significant involvement in the purchase of Evergrande debt, alongside HSBC and UBS. This move has garnered attention given the ongoing turmoil surrounding the Chinese real estate giant. Furthermore, reports suggest that BlackRock is currently selling Chinese office space at a substantial discount, adding another layer of intrigue to their activities in the region.
On the other hand, Citigroup’s recent experiences with Money Market failures and other controversial decisions have also come under scrutiny. From a large number of securities sold to restrictions on recommending shares of companies like GameStop and AMC during trading halts, Citigroup’s actions have raised questions about its risk management practices and ethical standards.
The announcement of BlackRock’s Circle Reserve Fund as a Sponsored Member of the GSD, sponsored by Citigroup, further adds to the speculation. The coincidence of these events prompts investors and analysts to delve deeper into the relationships between these institutions and the potential impact on the financial markets.
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Just a Reminder that $BLK were the Largest Buyers of Evergrande Debt along with $HSBC & $UBS!
Blackrock Is Currently Selling Chinese Office Space At 30% Discount.
Can't Stop. Won't Stop. #GameStop $GME #GME pic.twitter.com/yXbhytLwoZ
— FlippingTables21:12 (@FlippingTables8) March 2, 2024
$C Deez Nuts!
Shitty Bank had 104.6 Billion Securities Sold Not Purchased For 2023!
Citi Did Not Allow Financial Advisors To Recommend Shares of $GME #GME & $AMC #AMC As Did $WFC During Trading Halts!
Not to mention Shitty recently hired the Boston Consulting Group who was… pic.twitter.com/qmhFV0phcu
— FlippingTables21:12 (@FlippingTables8) March 11, 2024
The FICC has announced a new Sponsored Member of the GSD:
BlackRock's Circle Reserve Fund – sponsored by Citigroup, who is repeatedly experiencing Money Market failures.
Coincidence? pic.twitter.com/yIcYNLnIfw
— M.B. (@741trey) March 22, 2024
Figured out why BlackRock named it the Circle Reserve Fund…
Round and round the daily liquidity train goes t.co/SZ85hX5roh pic.twitter.com/pCM5haJ3li
— M.B. (@741trey) March 22, 2024
The DTCC has removed the words ISSUER FAILURE from their MMI Fail notifications.
It does not hide the fact that Big Banks are still navigating turbulent waters in the short-term debt arena. t.co/udWbtxrCzd pic.twitter.com/13hRhQHvG4
— M.B. (@741trey) March 21, 2024