Tag Archives: securities loan


Fed $1,000bn financing plan nears launch

Financial Times – The US Federal Reserve will launch its financing ­programme, worth up to $1,000bn, for consumer and business loans in the coming days, amid concerns that hedge funds might find it difficult to take advantage of the scheme. […]

Hedge funds can now borrow from Fed

FierceFinance – The government is committed to keeping the wheels of consumer credit greased. To that end, it has launched a $200 billion effort to support the market for consumer receivables.  The Fed announced it will "offer low-cost three-year funding […]

Now, hedge funds to be bailed out

domain-B – Hedge funds will be allowed to borrow from the Federal Reserve for the first time under a landmark $200-billion programme intended to support consumer credit. The new programme is aimed at injecting credit for consumers and small businesses […]