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May 24, 2013 10:50 AM
Forthcoming RMBS deal feeds appetite of private-label market

A sizeable $8.7 billion nongency bid list for a structured-finance deal submitted by Lloyds Banking Group to various securities dealers is due...

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May 24, 2013 10:26 AM
Forthcoming RMBS deal feeds appetite of private-label market

A sizeable $8.7 billion nongency bid list for a structured-finance deal submitted by Lloyds Banking Group to various securities dealers is due...

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May 23, 2013 04:47 PM
CMOs offer significant yield: RBS

Now is an opportune time for long-duration investors to look at last cash flow collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) as a result of sizable selling and higher rates, analysts claim. 

In general, long CMOs outperform collateral no matter what type of market they exist within —...

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May 23, 2013 04:14 PM
CMOs offer significant yield: RBS

Now is an opportune time for long-duration investors to look at last cash flow collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) as a result of sizable selling and higher rates, analysts claim. 

In general, long CMOs outperform collateral no matter what type of market they exist within —...

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May 23, 2013 01:11 PM
Latest JPMorgan Chase RMBS deal carries geographical risk

Mega bank JPMorgan Chase issued its second private-label residential mortgage-backed securities deal of the year, with high geographic concentration as...

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May 23, 2013 12:55 PM
Latest JPMorgan Chase RMBS deal carries geographical risk

Mega bank JPMorgan Chase issued its second private-label residential mortgage-backed securities deal of the year, with high geographic concentration as...

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May 23, 2013 09:46 AM
OIG urges for GSE reform to determine best course of action for housing

Initially, the Federal Housing Finance Agency understood the conservatorships of the enterprises to be more of a temporary time out to stabilize the mortgage market.

However, five years later, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain under FHFA...

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May 23, 2013 09:32 AM
OIG urges for GSE reform to determine best course of action for housing

Initially, the Federal Housing Finance Agency understood the conservatorships of the enterprises to be more of a temporary time out to stabilize the mortgage market.

However, five years later, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain under FHFA...

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May 22, 2013 04:37 PM
Housing recovery fuels investor appetite for looming junk bond deal

What started off as a quiet list that was supposed to be sent to a couple dealers has now spread like wild fire around bond investors.

A forthcoming, massive collateralized debt obligations deal is being offered in a large $8.7 billion list comprised of five all-or-none packages. The...

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May 22, 2013 04:09 PM
Housing recovery fuels investor appetite for looming junk bond deal

What started off as a quiet list that was supposed to be sent to a couple dealers has now spread like wild fire around bond investors.

A forthcoming, massive collateralized debt obligations deal is being offered in a large $8.7 billion list comprised of five all-or-none packages. The...

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May 22, 2013 09:50 AM
Bernanke forewarns against hitting the brakes too early

The economy is on sturdier footing than a year ago, but Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, is trying to avoid squashing the current recovery.

The Federal Open Market Committee has made it clear that it is prepared to increase or reduce the...

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May 22, 2013 09:46 AM
Bernanke forewarns against hitting the brakes too early

The economy is on sturdier footing than a year ago, but Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, is trying to avoid squashing the current recovery.

The Federal Open Market Committee has made it clear that it is prepared to increase or reduce the...

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May 21, 2013 03:39 PM
Increase in REIT conversions drive concerns over status: BDO

A surge in companies filing for 'real estate investment trust' status may lead to added scrutiny over which companies should qualify, analysts claim.

Nonetheless, REITs continue to be an attractive investment opportunity due to high performing dividend yields and today's low interest rate...

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May 21, 2013 03:32 PM
Increase in REIT conversions drive concerns over status: BDO

A surge in companies filing for 'real estate investment trust' status may lead to added scrutiny over which companies should qualify, analysts claim.

Nonetheless, REITs continue to be an attractive investment opportunity due to high performing dividend yields and today's low interest rate...

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May 21, 2013 11:54 AM
Checkmate: Jamie Dimon defeats proposal to split his role

A shareholder proposal to split the roles of chairman and CEO at mega bank JPMorgan Chase was defeated Tuesday, allowing Jamie Dimon to hold on to both his titles.

The vote to split the chairman and CEO roles received only 32.2% support, resulting in a conquered proposal...

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