Can anyone please tell me how Basel II effects sub prime lending and the recent crisis?

June 17th, 2009 | by admin |
Annette W asked:


Can someone please tell me how sub prime lending and the recent crisis was effected by the implementation of Basel II
thanks

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    2. By Damn_ I'm_good on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply

      It shouldnt have been affected at all, as Basel was more along the lines of INTERNATIONAL banking law.

      To the extent that foreign entities put their monies at risk here, that would be their exposure….

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