

The Secret $15 Trillion Asset Shaping The Global
Oct 26, 2023
Explore the significance of financial collateral in the euro dollar system and its impact on the monetary system and financial markets. Learn about the complex nature of securities lending and the circulation of collateral. Understand the role of treasury securities in collateral swaps and derivative transactions. Discover the importance and risks of securities lending practices, including the influence on the failure of Lehman Brothers and AIG. Lastly, delve into the significance of collateral in the reserve currency system and its impact on hedge funds and insurance companies.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Securities Lending and the Eurodollar System
02:07 • 7min
Collateral Swaps and Securities Lending: Understanding the Role of Treasury Securities
09:01 • 4min
Unveiling the Importance and Risks of Securities Lending Practices
13:04 • 2min
The Importance of Financial Collateral in the Reserve Currency System
14:55 • 6min