Mutual fund houses can now trade credit default swaps
India's markets regulator eases credit default swap norms for mutual funds
India's markets regulator has allowed mutual funds to both buy and sell credit default swaps (CDSs) under certain conditions, it said in a circular on Friday, in a bid to drive up liquidity in the corporate bond market.
SEBI permits mutual funds to buy, sell credit default swaps. Here are the details
Mutual funds are allowed to buy and sell credit default swaps to increase liquidity in the corporate bond market.
SEBI’s new rule: Mutual fund houses can now trade credit default swaps
Credit Default Swaps (CDS) can be likened to insurance contracts within the market realm, serving as a safeguard against a borrower's default. These financial instruments play a crucial role in helping mutual funds effectively navigate and mitigate risks.
Market regulator Sebi opens credit default swap segment for mutual funds
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday allowed mutual funds to participate as both buyers and sellers in the credit default swap (CDS) segment, providing greater flexibility to boost liquidity in the corporate bond market.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that mutual funds can now sell credit default swaps (CDS) citing the need to aid liquidity growth in corporate bond market, according to its latest circular.
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