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- noun Alternative spelling of
counterparty .
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Examples
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So the balance of the year, the counter-party, which is Goldman Sachs, in effect has the ability to cover their short -- or purchase the shares they delivered to us.
unknown title 2011
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Nor does he make any allowance for the current global banking reform initiatives, including global capital and liquidity rules, new central counter-party clearing arrangements, harmonized accounting rules, new governance and remuneration policies, and improved standards of regulatory and investor supervision.
This Looks Like a Rather Damp Squib Simon Nixon 2010
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"Interlocutors stressed that unless leaders' concerns about the viability of banks and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises GSEs are assuaged, lower-level officials will be constrained from taking on greater counter-party risks."
WikiLeaks: How China Flexes It's Economic Muscles Nicole Hardesty 2011
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The French banks, which traditionally dominated this market, are pulling back and it isn't clear that Asian banks will easily be able to fill the gap given Western bank concerns over counter-party risks.
Nations Risk Backsliding on Credit Rules Simon Nixon 2012
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"Interlocutors stressed that unless leaders' concerns about the viability of banks and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises GSEs are assuaged, lower-level officials will be constrained from taking on greater counter-party risks."
WikiLeaks: How China Flexes It's Economic Muscles Nicole Hardesty 2011
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Specifically, the Fed's approach would set thresholds for counter-party exposure under which margin would not be required, Mr. Tarullo said.
Regulator Reassures on Margin Rule Victoria McGrane 2011
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Lesser known is shadow banking, derivative and counter-party exposure.
Buffett Is Buying Banks? Five Burning Questions David Weidner 2011
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The bank must then tweak its infrastructure for expected volume and ensure data for counter-party banks are correct.
Banks Struggle With Euro Contingencies Sara Schaefer Munoz 2011
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One potential source of a re-escalation in the crisis is a deteriorating euro-zone government debt crisis engulfing Italy and Spain, raising the chances of counter-party risk if other banks are using those bonds as collateral for inter-bank funding.
European Banks Boost Use of Emergency Facility Todd Buell 2011
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This should reduce fears related to counter-party risk, especially since the firm says its trading positions are financed through central clearinghouses.
Credit Where It's Due for Jefferies David Reilly 2011
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