Over-the-counter (OTC) markets for derivatives, collateralized debt obligations, and repurchase agreements played a significant role in the global financial crisis. Rather than being traded through a centralized institution such as a stock exchange, OTC trades are negotiated privately between...

Front cover -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Examples -- Notices -- Trademarks -- Preface -- The team that wrote this redbook -- Become a published author -- Comments welcome -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Patterns for e-business -- 1.1 Role of the IT architect -- 1.2 The Patterns for...