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The real risks of credit derivatives

Some of the new participants in the booming market for credit derivatives may underestimate the risk they're taking on. The market is so opaque that regulators and participants alike are unsure which party actually ends up holding the bag in the event of default on loans by commercial banks and on big lease contracts.

The take-away

A financial institution that jumps into this market needs to beef up its risk-management capabilities by gaining a better understanding of credit risks and derivatives as well as their impact on capital allocations.

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