Securitization
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Viewpoint: S&P Clubs CMBS Markets
Jun 10, 2009It is widely agreed that woefully flawed rating methodologies contributed materially to the ongoing troubles in the financial system. A quick recap: whether lulled by the demon of home price appreciation (always abbreviated HPA, as basic as USA) or distracted by the pursuit of profits, market share and such, the purveyors of bond ratings dramatically underestimated the risk of default in subprime and other risky residential mortgages.
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Fed’s Tarullo: Stunted Growth Without Regulation
Jun 08, 2009 -
Regulators, Industry Weigh OTC Overhaul
Jun 04, 2009 -
TALF Popularity Rises
Jun 03, 2009 -
Viewpoint: The COP Ralfs on TALF
Jun 02, 2009 -
Trading Firm Focuses on MBS
Jun 01, 2009 -
Questions Remain at NovaStar
May 27, 2009 -
Product Tracks Non-Agency MBS
May 21, 2009 -
Fannie Securitizes to Boost Issuance, Liquidity
May 20, 2009 -
Euro Covered Bonds Enjoy Lift
May 19, 2009