Thursday, February 4, 2010

Immoral profit

Some financial institutions offered partial compensation to the investors and took over the Minibonds. These notes now have a recovery value that is higher than the compensation given. The financial institution had made a profit.

Take this hypothetical example. The financial institution offered 50% compensation on a $50,000 bond and took over the bonds. The bonds now have a recovery value of 70%. The financial institution made a profit of 20% or $10,000, while the investor lost 50% or $25,000. It would be immoral for the financial institution to keep this profit. I hope that they will be honorable and refund the profit to the investor.

Tan Kin Lian