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Archegos Collapse Shows What Can Happen When Leverage Is Misapplied
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Now that the considerable cloud of dust has settled following the collapse of Bill Hwang’s family office, Archegos Capital Management, one is able to assess the damage inflicted.
The most significant loss was that felt by Archegos, which allegedly had USD20 billion in liquid assets. But with Nomura reporting losses of USD2.9 billion last week, the true extent of bank losses has exceeded USD10 billion, with Credit Suisse taking a USD5 billion (approx.) hit to its balance sheet.
Morgan Stanley and UBS also incurred losses, while Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank were seemingly able to extricate themselves before the fire sale ensued.