Our distinguished panel of financial and legal experts, including representatives of Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, Ambac Assurance Corporation and Herrick, Feinstein LLP, assessed the current securitization markets, their problems, the remedial measures under implementation and proposed regulatory reform.
Topics discussed:
The problem of stranded assets
Current remedial programs
Success to date in the market place
Are more government solutions needed?
Comprehensive regulatory proposals
Market participants
Market transparency
OTC derivatives
Credit rating agency regulation
Consumer Financial Protection Agency
Problem solving in the U.S. bankruptcy courts
The General Growth Properties decision
Panelists:
Barbara Thomas, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated
Gary Greendale, Managing Director, Ambac Assurance Corporation
Stephen Selbst, Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Moderated by Patrick Sweeney, Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP