How London created a snarl in global markets: SIVs fueled debt boom, but now banks scramble to prop up the funds

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The structured investment vehicle (SIV) market, launched by UK firm Gordian Knot Ltd., is facing a possible economic and financial crisis. Industry observers fear that large SIVs will have to unload mortgage-backed securities and other assets totaling billions of dollars. The significant negative impact on banks and other financial institutions is discussed.

Management dynamics, Security brokers and dealers, United Kingdom, Management, Evaluation, Finance, Company business management, Company financing, Structured notes (Securities), Gordian Knot

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Asian stocks are back in vogue

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International fund managers called on investors to make more investments in Asian stocks as they reduce their cash and bond holdings. The fund managers are hoping for a economic recovery worldwide.

Commercial Banks, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Portfolio Management, Asia, Securities issued, listed, Security and Commodity Services, Portfolio & Funds Management, Company investment, Investments, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Securities, Investors, Company securities

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