In this paper we highlight the salient features of Covered Bonds in relation to MBS, and argue for their introduction to the US market accompanied with the appropriate legislative structure and oversight. The Covered Bond market has the potential of adding significant measure of stability to the...

This study examines the behavior of the forward market for foreign exchange for the British pound and the Japanese yen during the turbulent Gulf War period of 1990. The bivariate Engle-Granger technique in conjunction with a time-related dummy variable is used. The study supports market...