Financial Guaranty

Trade association for the financial guaranty industry. Member firms insure and reinsure municipal bonds and asset-backed securities.

Article discusses alternative risk transfer (ART) mechanisms as they relate to financial lines. Includes coverage of surety, financial guarantee, and structured credit. <small>(December, 2001)</small>

Article written for the local government financing community. Describes bond insurance, the insurers, how to purchase it, and feasibility.
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