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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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