Net measures offset the value of assets owned by the debtor against the amount owed.
In March, Sasol bought a 50 percent stake in shale assets owned by Talisman Energy.
The assets owned by pension schemes have generally been falling in price while their liabilities have been relentlessly rising.
Total net foreign claims on United States residents -- the United States assets owned by foreigners versus the foreign assets owned by Americans -- is equal to about 25percentt of the total economy.
Imagine two private equity firms bidding on a set of assets owned, controlled or influenced by the Chinese government.
However, Myers said, the tactic works only if specific assets owned by the cartels, such as property, are pinpointed.
The firm claimed to hold about 13percentt of the $4.6 trillion of assets owned by America's millionaires.
The central bank will take on mortgage-backed assets owned by the banks in exchange for government-backed bonds.
New Zealand authorities have seized millions of dollars in investments and assets owned by Dotcom, including luxury cars and artworks.
Senator Graham reported assets owned by him or his wife worth nearly $8 million to more than $31 million.
Assets owned will transfer to a trustee in bankruptcy who will realise them and distribute the proceeds to creditors.
