Christopher Langner

Investment Strategist

Hedge Funds' Win-or-Die Bet

Offering to cover investors' losses is an attractive marketing strategy, but a threat to firms' survival.

March 24, 2017

March 24, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Hedge Funds' Win-or-Die Bet

Offering to cover investors' losses is an attractive marketing strategy, but a threat to firms' survival.

March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Bondholders Trust China Too Much

Not all Chinese financial institutions are equal, and their debt shouldn't be treated that way.

March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Grab the Defibrillator. China's Going to Need It

Defaults in the interbank market may be just getting started.

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Shifting Foundations in China

Inventories equivalent to six months of sales and a bulge in investment properties are bad signs.

March 21, 2017

March 21, 2017

OpinionTim Culpan and Christopher Langner

Look Under the Car Inc. Hood

Car Inc. just recorded a big profit boost from a stake in its money-losing parent.

March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Singapore: Efficient Even in Bankruptcy

Ezra didn't quite make it but the city's plan to become the preferred center for debt workouts in Asia is moving fast.

March 17, 2017

March 17, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Evergrande's Bad Debt Tradition

Creditors keep allowing the developer to increase leverage. It can't go on forever.

March 16, 2017

March 16, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Who Owns Chinese Bonds? You Will, and Relax

Fear not, the nation is working to make its debt securities fit for global investors.

March 16, 2017

March 16, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Wanted: Asian Bond Skepticism

Record junk sales sit uncomfortably with expectations of three U.S. rate increases this year.

March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Bitcoin Needs to Think Outside ETF Box

U.S. rejection of a planned ETF means it's time for unconventional thinking.

March 12, 2017

March 12, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

A Thai Penny Stock Fairytale

Concerns regarding Group Lease's loan exposures don't augur well for shareholders.

March 9, 2017

March 9, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Bank Analysts Signal End of Political Risk

Earnings estimates are rising fastest in some of the least obvious places.

March 7, 2017

March 7, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Noble Preps for a Sale. Or At Least Its Bonds Do

The company's new securities contain a change of control clause that's already worthless.

March 7, 2017

March 7, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Singapore Stocks Are Floating on Foam

Distress at oil-services companies is deepening. Something's got to give.

March 2, 2017

March 2, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

China's Great Balance Sheet Play

Corporate balance sheets look healthier. Look closer.

March 1, 2017

March 1, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Let This Be a Lesson, Singapore

Ezra's financial woes were foretold. Was it a good idea to ease payment terms?

February 28, 2017

February 28, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Bullies Beware, Noble's Got Some Big Friends

A return to profit, falling debt and potential friends in China should dismay bears.

February 27, 2017

February 27, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

A Binary Bet on the Bitcoin Twins

It's no sure thing that the twins' ETF will be approved.

February 22, 2017

February 22, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Beijing Winks at Chinese Stocks

The authorities are indicating they wouldn't mind a rally this year.

February 19, 2017

February 19, 2017

OpinionChristopher Langner

Trouble Building in Singapore

If suppliers to construction firms are worried, lenders should be too.