Why shadow banking may never be properly regulated
February 13, 2014 | BY
clpstaffThe government's attempts to regulate shadow banking are being hindered by conflicts of interest, infighting between the industry and regulators, and disagreements over exactly where policy is needed
In 2013, shadow banking – unregulated, high-yield lending that largely takes place off banks' balance sheets – reached a record30% of total financing in China. Total debt (encompassing central and