Structured Finance Definitions

Definitions and Concepts

Introduction to Collateralized Debt Obligations

Ultimate Leverage: Collateralized Fund Obligations

Introduction to Credit Derivatives and Credit Default Swaps

Introduction to Credit Rating Agencies

Uses (and Abuses) of Special Purpose Entities

The Elusive Income of Synthetic Collateralized Debt Obligations

Introduction to Total Return Swaps

Articles on how widespread structured finance abuses catalyzed the global financial crisis and amplified risk.

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