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10 May 2012
The Opera Finance commercial mortgage backed security clarifies how the first European CMBS to default at maturity would be worked out
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21 March 2012
Derivatives creditors of a Lehman Brothers Holdings (Lehman Brothers) subsidiary agreeing to a smaller share of distributions than they might have recovered through litigation paved the way for the bank’s landmark exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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21 March 2012
How the EU asset manager established a €10 billion English law programme and a €10 billion French law programme for secured structured products through a single Luxembourg securitisation vehicle.
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15 March 2012
How the UK holiday provider's first of its kind financing package allows it to repay existing debt while also raising funds for expansion and growth.
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31 January 2012
Brazil became the world’s leading emerging securitisation market last year. A deal that unlocked its mortgage securitisation sector paves the way for a mature m
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15 May 2012
Why the proposed statutory framework for investment in covered bonds could lead to excess demand and a flurry of bank exits
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11 May 2012
A radical redesign of credit default swaps looks set to save sovereign bondholders from the heavy losses imposed during the recent Greek restructuring
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10 May 2012
Indonesia’s securitisation market to relaunch this year, with the issuance of the country’s first major cross-border securitisation in two decades. Here's how to prepare
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02 May 2012
Proposals from the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (Iosco) have been widely criticised for distinguishing between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and collective investment funds (CIFs)
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26 April 2012
Pre-insolvency structured debt-for-equity swaps for banks have been declared legally possible, opening up a new way to increase core Tier 1 capital.
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12 April 2012
A local commodity market along with exchange-traded instruments is on the horizon for Chile’s derivative industry, according to industry sources
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15 March 2012
Why China’s new asset securitisation pilot programme cannot succeed without the resolution of regulatory conflicts-of-interest and more buy-in from domestic banks
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14 February 2012
Despite substantial volatility, there are glimmers of hope for structured products in 2012. Here, BNP Paribas's derivative in-house head outlines his five tips for the year
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14 February 2012
The Lehman Brothers Rascals case has offered two clear lessons: investment banks should revisit their settlement processes and investors must ensure they know who their counterparty is
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13 February 2012
In-house counsel calls for a gradual phase-in of clearing obligations as a priority for Emir
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01 February 2012
US regulators have promised a risk retention release in Q2, but industry insiders expect a re-proposal not a final rule
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01 February 2012
New securitisation structures emerging in Europe reflect the market’s division into risk transfer tools and funding tools
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31 January 2012
The FDIC depositor protection concerns over covered bonds have been picked up by regulators in other parts of the world, according to panelists at ASF2012
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31 January 2012
Bank counsel fear that the SEC reconsideration of registration exemptions for asset-backed security issuers could further worsen securitisation’s plight under the Volcker rule
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25 January 2012
An impressive line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the second IFLR Structured Products & Derivatives Forum in London on February 9
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20 January 2012
The Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEx) is to refocus on commodities as opportunities slow in the equities market. But market participants are questioning the rationale behind the move