Assets Quote by Garry Kasparov
“Rosneft, for instance, was mainly built upon capital stolen from [jailed oligarch Mikhail] Khodorkovsky's company, but the IPO was successful with many Western corporations investing in it. This means that it is extremely difficult to detect these assets in their pure form.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Financial analysis of Rosneft IPO, 2022
The IPO succeeded despite illicit origins, showing how hidden illicit assets can be obscured in mainstream finance.
In simple terms: Bad money can hide in big deals.
Scrutinize investment sources.
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When to use this quote
- due diligence
- policy making
- corporate governance
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can investors demand?
- How can regulators improve transparency?
Detecting hidden illicit assets is often technically and legally challenging.