By David Rowe on
12/19/2011 8:57 AM
Credit default swaps have allowed banks and investors to improve the management of their credit risk, but they may represent a lurking source of contagion in a crisis.
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By David Rowe on
11/2/2011 8:43 AM
The eurozone is grappling with a fiscal crisis but its ability to cope is being hampered by a democracy deficit.
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By David Rowe on
10/12/2011 1:21 PM
Adaptation is a powerful force that helps ensure the survival of species, but it also has a dark side risk managers should keep in mind.
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By David Rowe on
9/1/2011 7:45 AM
Hedges of derivatives counterparty credit exposure - when based on credit default swap spreads - are unreliable and may lull banks into ignoring tail risks.
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By David Rowe on
8/10/2011 11:10 AM
European politicians are still blaming rating agencies for the continent's debt crisis - obscuring some of the real problems posed by ratings.
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