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Entries tagged "CDS"A closer look at AIG's earningsAmerican International Group reported a profit of $455 million in the third quarter, but it didn't hold a conference call. Regulatory reform and the ambiguity of rulemakingWe're drifting back down that lazy old river called normalcy. That's good or bad depending on how you view normal. Is Joe Cassano 'the man who crashed the world'?Vanity Fair has been getting a lot of attention between its features on Sarah Palin and Heath Ledger. Now the magazine calls AIG's Joseph Cassano 'the man who crashed the world.' AIG runs into more CDS troublesThe insurer says that the declining value of its credit default swap positions may have a material adverse effect on its earnings. AIG's CDS unwind slows downThe unwinding of those pesky $2.7 trillion derivatives has slowed down to a crawl. J.P. Morgan's Dimon reminds markets of troubleDespite upbeat comments from Citigroup's Pandit, J.P. Morgan's chief may be indicating that the exuberance is irrational. Why did AIG pay its counterparties?As various media have reported, the giant insurer used much of the $173.3 billion it received in federal aid to pay its trading partners and municipalities. Derivatives losses for 5 U.S. banks total $1.2TFive of the U.S.'s biggest banks CDS current risks and potential future losses from derivatives could surpass $1.2 trillion, according to a McClatchy article. Citi and BofA CDSs reach record highsCitigroup Inc.'s credit default swaps jumped from 605 basis points on Monday from 575 basis points at Friday's close. ICE beats CME to start CDS indexStarting Monday, ICE US Trust will begin processing and clearing credit default swap index transactions. Why we should not outlaw securitizationPundits and bloggers are championing the idea of outlawing securitization, but such a drastic measure would not only alter Wall Street, but America's middle-class lifestyle too. Video: Effects of CDSs on bankruptcy and restructuringThe effects of credit default swaps on companies filing for bankruptcy or going through restructuring are starting to come out into the open. Top tagsYou have executed a tag search on Dealscape. On the left,you will find a comprehensive list of stories tagged "CDS." Below are the most-popular tags for Dealscape. On the right of the page you will find a search box to dig deeper into our content.
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