Fourth-trigger CDS market weighs going blind

Dealers see benefit of undisclosed, replenishable pools – but not everyone is convinced A structure already embraced by the loan market may reshape how banks lay off derivatives counterparty credit risk, as so-called blind pools – undisclosed, replenishable baskets of reference names – creep into the market for fourth-trigger credit default swaps (CDSs).Like in the synthetic risk transfer (SRT) market, blind pools allow banks to lay off risk on an undisclosed portfolio of reference Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more. You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more. Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists. New to Risk.net? View our subscription options If you already have an account, please sign in here. Most read articles loading... Back to Top