Swiss Re’s daring total wipeout Coco raises hackles

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Swiss Re’s daring total wipeout Coco raises hackles

Some investors complained bitterly. But Swiss Re’s permanent writedown contingent capital issue this week was a hit with plenty of others, writes Will Caiger-Smith. With a $5.25bn book, the deal broke new ground in loss-absorbing insurance capital.

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