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Paul E. Kanjorski: “The ongoing financial crisis has made it apparent to nearly everyone that we must move the over-the-counter derivatives…”

On the recordJune 8, 2009
The ongoing financial crisis has made it apparent to nearly everyone that we must move the over-the-counter derivatives market from one that takes place under the table to one that happens out in the open.
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Paul E. Kanjorski
Pennsylvania

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Kanjorski calls for transparency in the derivatives market due to the financial crisis.

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