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A credit default swap (CDS) is a financial derivative contract between two parties. The buyer of the CDS makes a series of payments to the seller, and in exchange, the seller agrees to pay the buyer in the event of a loan default. Credit default swaps are typically used to protect against the risk of a borrower defaulting on their loan. By buying a CDS, the buyer is essentially taking out an insurance policy on the borrower's loan. There are many different types of CDS contracts, and they can be used to hedge against a variety of risks. This news and analysis section covers the latest news, trends and developments in the credit default swap market.
Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of June 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of our idle cash, a…
The Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has successfully completed the immobilization of 16 billion Safaricom PLC shares, a development heralded as a transformative leap for Kenya’s capital markets and financial infrastructure. The move shifts Safaricom’s shares from physical certificates into electronic format, held securely within the Central Depository System (CDS), enhancing transparency, efficiency, and […]