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Increasing FDIC’s powers could penalise senior debt holders
David Knutson, senior research analyst at LGIMA, says granting the FDIC powers to determine the priority of creditors’ claims in failing financial institutions would be a costly mistake.
Talking triggers: Rob Davies column
Regulators have given governments the freedom to decide at what point triggers should cause debt to be written off, giving investors a headache
LBO companies face debt restructuring risk – Pimco's Jessop
The executive vice-president and portfolio manager at Pimco talks about the asset manager’s plan to broaden its high yield offering, and where he sees the current risks and opportunities in that market.
Repricing of sovereign debt would be an 'earthquake' for financial markets – chief economist
The chief economist at Independent Strategy, Bob McKee, explains why a repricing of sovereign debt and defaults of advanced economies would be “logical” outcomes in the next stage of the financial crisis.
LBOs remain vulnerable to restructuring, says Pimco’s Jessop
The current low default rate in the high yield market does not tell the full story, the executive vice-president and portfolio manager at Pimco tells Credit.
Stressing out over stress tests: Rob Davies column
Observers are expressing doubts over how useful the latest round of Cebs stress tests for European banks will be.
Credit Institute event: The outlook for high yield
June’s meeting of Credit Institute gave investors the opportunity to discuss the key themes affecting the high yield market, including the Eurozone sovereign crisis and refinancing risk.
'Basel II was a big mistake': Larry Meyer exclusive interview
The former Fed governor, now vice-chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, talks to Credit about the US central bank’s handling of the financial crisis, and gives his views on where US monetary policy is heading.
Where next after May's month of mayhem? Rob Davies column
It seems that the European authorities are powerless to restore confidence to the financial markets, and the prospect of a double-dip recession is looming closer.
Greece bailout package needs to be extended: Rob Davies column
Three-year tenor of bailout package doesn't give Greece the long-term stability it needs to address its fiscal problems.
Z-Score architect launches new rating metrics: Edward Altman profile
Edward Altman, the high yield and credit risk expert, tells Credit that his new initiative for evaluating creditworthiness of non-financials has an error rate almost half that of the rating agencies.