Too often victims are not told that they are purchasing a derivatives contract, nor are they told that leverage greatly increases the risk that they could lose their investment.
Susan Collins: “Too often victims are not told that they are purchasing a derivatives contract, nor are they told that leverage greatly…”
On the recordApril 29, 2014
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Senator Collins discusses the lack of transparency in derivatives contracts sold to victims.
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