Rock ABS could raise cash, but risk transfer looks a sham
The UK Treasury’s proposal to sell £24bn of bonds securitising Northern Rock’s assets has the virtue of recognising that they will need to be fully government-guaranteed to tempt investors. But the Treasury will be on much shakier ground if it tries to claim any risk has been transferred to the private sector.
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