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Darzinho · 2006-01-13 19:48:53

Hi, Could anybody tell me what is the difference between a repo and a pledge in terms of collateral?

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13-01-2006 8:48pm

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Darzinho

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Hi,

Could anybody tell me what is the difference between a repo and a pledge in terms of collateral?

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#2 14-01-2006 12:47pm
CCOVICH

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Who holds the assets?

In a repo the counterparty holds the assets, while in a pledge, the owner retains possession.

There could be more to it than that.

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