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Banks continue to find hedge fund business desirable because hedge funds take risks other participants will not, borrow heavily and pay a premium for borrowing, which sustains the lending relationship despite its dangers.
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Hedge funds are significant clients and counterparties to banks, particularly because they take on risks that other financial participants would not, borrow massive amounts and are willing to pay a premium for borrowing. Therefore, banks management still view business from hedge funds as desirable.
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