Structured investment vehicles were among the most prominent victims of the credit crunch, creating an unprecedented set of challenges for debt restructuring. Philip Alexander looks at how the market is managing the process.
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A steady hand in a time of crisis
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Sepa takes first tentative steps
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Virtual concept to critical mass
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