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0 pointsinconceivable3y ago0 comments

there are interest rate swaps (insurance, basically) but i think there may be some kind of regulation against banks engaging in derivatives trading?

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twic3y ago

The "Volcker Rule" bans banks from trading derivatives for profit, but they are allowed to use them for hedging.

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0 pointsinconceivable3y ago0 comments

there are interest rate swaps (insurance, basically) but i think there may be some kind of regulation against banks engaging in derivatives trading?

twic3y ago

The "Volcker Rule" bans banks from trading derivatives for profit, but they are allowed to use them for hedging.

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