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Turkish Fund’s Goldman Dreams Collapse in ‘Ponzi-Like Scheme’

Turkish fund's collapse sparks market selloff, leaving investors in limbo.

By · Published September 20, 2026  10:53 UTC · Updated September 20, 2026  22:34 UTC

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The Turkish government has mandated the liquidation of $18.3 billion in funds managed by the country's largest public and private banks. The Turkish government has since stepped in to support the markets after a liquidity crunch sparked a selloff.

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  • Primary Driver: Turkish fund's collapse sparks market selloff, leaving investors in limbo.
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Thousands of investors in Turkey are facing financial uncertainty after a multibillion-dollar fund's collapse has sparked a market selloff. The fund, which was heavily invested in stocks, has been likened to a 'Ponzi-like scheme' by Bloomberg.com. The Turkish government has stepped in to support the markets, mandating the country's largest public and private banks to liquidate the $18.3 billion funds.

WSJ reports that the scandal has roiled Erdogan's Turkey, with the country's stock market experiencing a significant downturn. Financial Times suggests that Scott Bessent, a well-known investor, should pay attention to the market scandal in Turkey. The Turkish government's actions have been aimed at stabilizing the market and preventing further losses for investors.

The evidence behind the fund's collapse is still emerging, but it appears to have been a complex web of investments and financial dealings. The outcome for investors and the Turkish economy remains uncertain, with many questions still unanswered.

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What is the nature of the Turkish fund's collapse?

The fund's collapse has been likened to a 'Ponzi-like scheme' by Bloomberg.com.

What has the Turkish government done to support the markets?

The Turkish government has mandated the country's largest public and private banks to liquidate the $18.3 billion funds.

What are the implications for investors and the Turkish economy?

The outcome for investors and the Turkish economy remains uncertain, with many questions still unanswered.

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