Question: In recent years, there has been quite a buzz about credit default swaps. The turn of events following the 2 0 0 8 Global Financial

In recent years, there has been quite a buzz about credit default swaps. The turn of events following the 2008 Global Financial crisis became a test of the systems that settle credit default swaps. 1. Define credit default swaps (CDS) and why they are necessary. (4) 2. Reliant Capital has invested R85m in bonds issued by Swartklip PGM Exploration. Reliant is worried that Swartklip PGM Exploration may face a financial crisis. Therefore, Reliant buys R85m worth of CDS protection on Swartklip PGM Exploration debt for two years from Kwena Investment Bank at a premium of 300 bps (3%) per annum. Explain scenarios of default and no default. (

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