Guess it's no surprise that a German firm would be taking the financial reins of the world. Seeing that the Illuminati / New World Order mantra has it's origins in Germany. Next they'll have a gas chamber for the financial criminals that plague Wall Street. Maybe that's not such a bad idea? Still, as always, consolidation of any industry is Ripe for Abuse. Imagine having the power to shut down world markets with the flip of a switch. That's Power! The press, which they own, will flood us with information as to the benefits of such a move. Granted there are some benefits. Still, I can't help but see nefarious megalomaniac forces behind the scenes advancing their quest for world domination under the auspices of globalization. As the old saying goes, Power Corupts, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely.