Minibond Saga Unearths Subordination Kink

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Minibond Saga Unearths Subordination Kink

A dispute between Lehman Brothers’ lawyers and Minibond holders over payment rights has raised questions about what would happen if Lehman—the swap counterparty to the issuer—is authorized in bankruptcy proceedings to get paid out before investors. There are sobering implications beyond just Asia, where investor appetite was strong.

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