A once-niche corner of the credit default swap (CDS) market seems to be going mainstream. At least 10 banks are said to be trading so-called fourth-trigger CDSs, which allow them to offload unwanted ...

Regarding a recent commentary (“Misnamed Fix Our Forest Act would worsen wildfire risk,” The Herald, Nov. 15), the legislation is less about fixing forests than it is about fixing profits for timber ...

The federal government has decided not to proceed with a reduction of default speed limits. State and territory transport ministers raised concerns about the "blanket approach". Western Australia's ...

One month out from Christmas, a Tasmanian sawmiller says he does not know what to tell his workers as changes to federal environmental laws throw the industry into uncertainty. Prime Minister Anthony ...

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Defaults surge to 34.6 percent of credit Bad loans jump Tk 3,88,573 crore Irregularities, weak oversight fuel crisis State banks hold 44.6 percent defaults Defaulted loans in the country's banking ...

Net-net investing seeks stocks priced below their liquidation value, offering a safety margin if the company fails. The net-net calculation formula is: ((Current Assets - Total Liabilities) / Shares) ...

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Defaulting on a loan significantly lowers your credit score and often requires full repayment. Contacting the lender can lead to adjusted repayment terms, helping avoid severe penalties. Federal ...