Continued self-exclusion from the euro will bring a crushing loss of investment and political influence and increased vulnerability to money market turmoil,

The Asian markets will have a pivotal global influence in the coming decades and will offer significant investment opportunities for both KKR and our existing portfolio companies, ... As the role of private equity in Asia grows and is further defined, KKR will carefully assess the landscape and determine the most appropriate ways to be a leading participant in that process.

The outcome will clearly affect the activities of all investment banks in Australia. It will influence the type of regulatory action the Australian Securities and Investments Commission may take against other financial institutions.

We should stop worrying and be ready to keep up our efforts that will lead to a good result,

France will always be a laggard,

It's a terminal loss of influence for the shareholders of the London Stock exchange, ... They get an 18.5 percent stake in a tightly controlled company. In addition, it does nothing for them as a customers.