peHUB First Read

* The Satyam scandal has revived fraud fears among private equity pros investing in Asia. * Some banks want their old bailout back. * Morning Call: U.S. futures are mixed, FTSE inches up on bank gains, rest of Europe falls on oil, both the Nikkei and Hong Kong take dips. * Capitalism freezes in winter of discontent. * Bernie Madoff to his co-op neighbors: "Please accept my profound apologies for the terrible inconvenience that I have caused over the past weeks. Ruth and I appreciate the support we have received."