Aquarian/Brighthouse: Subsidiary Relies on Controversial Tactic to Mask Financial Situation, Relieving Balance Sheet of $539 Million in Liabilities

Aquarian Holdings, which is attempting to acquire life insurer Brighthouse Financial (BHF), has a subsidiary employing a controversial accounting method that relieves its balance sheet of more than half a billion dollars in liabilities, raising questions about its solvency

Published on Sep 09, 2026

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