I recently wrote about how Treasuries have come to represent a larger share of the US bond market, prompted by heavy US government debt issuance. Only as an aside did I mention that corporate debt has ...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. private mortgage insurers continue to cede a meaningful portion of their premium to reinsurance, with the usage of unaffiliated reinsurance expanding considerably, ...

This paper analyzes the rapid growth and evolving landscape of synthetic risk transfers (SRTs), a securitization tool increasingly used by banks to manage credit risk and optimize capital. Since 2016, ...

Safe high-yield investments often include government-backed securities, high-quality bonds and income-producing equities.

The global financial crisis of 2008-09 led to tightening of capital standards for banks. That, in turn, led to loans to small- and middle-market companies becoming unattractive to banks, shutting out ...

A relatively new and growing form of lending in Europe is enabling banks to reduce costs, get around provisioning requirements and potentially boost returns by classifying certain debts as lower risk ...

Market volatility refers to rapid and significant price changes, which can cause anxiety for investors but also create opportunities for growth. Learning how to manage volatility and adjusting your ...