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Why do you think that would be more likely in a structure like McKinsey's than in other structures? E.g. many banks have such structures (e.g. trading and M&A h
by tomp 8y ago
Why do you think that would be more likely in a structure like McKinsey's than in other structures? E.g. many banks have such structures (e.g. trading and M&A have a "firewall" between them so that no information crosses), and obviously insider trading/market manipulation happens between companies with no (or very little) legal connections (e.g. LIBOR scandal, or most other insider trading).
- Nicholas_C 8y agoIn the short time I worked for a bank during an internship it was very apparent that there is training one goes through regarding this sort of thing and a very formalized processes with strong rules about how you can even contact the other side of the house. I doubt McKinsey has this structure. This is a pretty softball take by Matt Levine.
- the_watcher 8y agoWhy would you assume that McKinsey doesn't also have a Chinese wall with training that MIO employees have to go through?
- Nicholas_C 8y agoI would assume that since McKinsey is a consulting firm primarily they don’t have to comply with the same regulations that a bank does.
- nebolo 8y agoOf course McKinsey has this structure. Indeed Puerto Rico recently investigated this structure and found it up to the task: https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/about%20us/media%20center/fomb-final-investigative-report-re-mckinsey-company-prepared-by-luskin-stern-and-eisler-llp-2019-02-18.ashx https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/about%20us/media%2...