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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.
Year after year, this topic continues to bubble up. Confusion exists over when a QCD can be done in relation to the RMD. Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) can offset all or a portion of an RMD (required minimum distribution). However, for whatever reason, the sequencing of these items (QCDs and RMDs) confounds people. Let’s set the record straight, starting with some QCD fundamentals:
Tis the season for giving, and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are a popular way to donate to a favorite charity. However, rules must be followed. In a recent Slott Report entry (“QCD Timing,” December 4), I included the following closing line: “Some IRA accounts allow check-writing privileges. Checks written to a charity from a ‘checkbook IRA’ qualify as a valid QCD.
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The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to continue cutting interest rates has left many investors wondering about their next moves and how to adjust their portfolios. Safe investment options like Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and U.S. Treasuries remain viable options for conservative investors seekin
Piramal Enterprises' shares rose nearly 3% after the company's board approved raising up to Rs 2,000 crore via NCDs. The fundraising will occur in one or more tranches, with each NCD having a face value of Rs 1,000. The company's stock has outperformed the Nifty index over the past year and year-to-date. Despite the day's gains, shares closed 2.