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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities

The Walker Webcast

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Lessons from the AIG Collapse: Understanding Market Stability

This chapter explores the critical lessons learned from AIG's downfall, emphasizing the role of AIG Financial Products and their heavy dependence on derivatives. It highlights the consequences of a weak capital base and how a sudden credit rating downgrade can lead to liquidity crises, underlining the unpredictable nature of financial markets.

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