This case is discussed in detail the causes and the role of structured finance in the last four of the global financial crisis, especially the 2007-2010 crisis. It also describes and analyzes how securitization and structured products work and the value they add to the funding, and how structured products are built, their values and how they are used in finance. Finally, the case examines the impact of proposed changes in banking regulations of Basel II and III, to reduce the risk associated with the securitization and its use. "Hide
by F. John Mathis, Frank Tuzzolino, Venkat Ramaswamy Source: Thunderbird School of Global Management 16 pages. Publication date: April 25, 2011. Prod. #: TB0257-PDF-ENG