Superfund seeks more backers

Story date: 2007-10-18 09:10:00
Added on: 2007-10-18 23:56:30

MSN MoneyCentral - Some SIVs are struggling to refinance commercial paper because investors are concerned about their exposure to US subprime mortgages. The US Treasury argues the MLEC will help prevent these SIVs being forced into fire sales of assets, letting them ...


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