Credit default swaps are designed to pay out when an issuer’s actions negatively impact the value of its debt: for example, defaulting on a bond or loan. Before contracts can pay out, a committee ...
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This typically means contacting the financial institution where the CDs are held and offering proof of identity. The bank may also need to see a copy of the account owner's death certificate.