Safe-Haven CDS Premiums

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• David Lando, Professor of Finance, Copenhagen Business School
• Thursday 24 November 2016, 13:00-14:00
• Castle Teaching Room.

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(joint with Sven Klingler)

Abstract We develop a model in which a derivatives-dealing bank faces capital charges from uncollateralized swap positions with sovereigns, and buys Credit Default Swap (CDS) contracts to obtain capital relief. CDS premiums depend on margin requirements for buyers and sellers of CDS contracts, the value of capital relief for the dealer banks, and the return on a risky asset. We explain the regulatory requirements that lead derivatives dealers to buy CDS and translate volumes of derivatives contracts outstanding between sovereigns and banks into CDS hedging demand. We argue that CDS premiums for safe sovereigns are primarily driven by regulatory requirements.

This talk is part of the Cambridge Finance Workshop Series series.

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