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$1.86 Billion Credit Default Swap (“CDS”) Antitrust Settlement A class action settlement (referred to as the CDS Settlement), with funds in excess of $1.86 billion to compensate eligible Class Members, has been approved as a result of alleged manipulation of the credit default swap marketplace. MCAG Can Help: MCAG is an expert in obtaining money for businesses from class action settlements, having distributed hundreds of millions in cash to thousands of clients, which include many well-known entities from healthcare, entertainment, universities, hospitality, financial services, restaurant groups, and professional sports. MCAG’s primary focus is to simplify what is a complicated process. Our service is designed to maximize claim submissions while minimizing any potential burden on the part of our customers. We further optimize the process for opportunities such as the CDS Settlement by partnering with organizations that provide expertise and data whenever appropriate. CDS Settlement Deadline is Quickly Approaching – May 27, 2016 Engage MCAG now so we can pursue recoveries for your organization from the CDS Settlement. We will review available databases to construct and submit a comprehensive claim on your behalf. MCAG offers this service on a contingent fee basis to minimize clients’ risk. Our clients avoid upfront fees and enjoy the comfort of knowing that MCAG’s motivation is in harmony with their needs and expectations. Settlement Details: The CDS Settlement covers virtually any type of transaction made with respect to any CDS between January 1, 2008 and September 25, 2015 including any purchase, sale, assignment, trade, novation, unwind, termination, or other exercise of rights or options. Transactions could have been executed over-the-counter or via inter-dealer brokers, a centralized clearinghouse, a central limit order book, an exchange, a swap execution facility, or any other platform or trading facility. This is a complex settlement where the Plaintiffs claim that the Defendants’ conduct harmed Plaintiffs by preventing competition, avoiding transparency within the CDS market, and ultimately maintaining inflated bid-ask spreads on CDS transactions. Class Members who stand to benefit from the CDS Settlement include: pension funds, university, and hospital endowment funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, corporate treasuries, fiduciary and depository institutions, and small banks. mcag TM • settlements.mcaginc.com • 800.355.0466 Unique Opportunities • Optimal Returns

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$1.86 Billion Credit Default Swap (“CDS”)

Antitrust Settlement

A class action settlement (referred to as the CDS Settlement), with funds in excess

of $1.86 billion to compensate eligible Class Members, has been approved as a result of alleged manipulation of the credit default swap marketplace.

MCAG Can Help: MCAG is an expert in obtaining money for businesses from class action

settlements, having distributed hundreds of millions in cash to thousands of clients, which include many well-known entities from healthcare, entertainment, universities, hospitality, financial services, restaurant groups, and professional sports.

MCAG’s primary focus is to simplify what is a complicated process. Our service is designed to maximize claim submissions while minimizing any potential burden on the part of our customers. We further optimize the process for opportunities such as the CDS Settlement by partnering with organizations that provide expertise and data whenever appropriate.

CDS Settlement Deadline is Quickly Approaching – May 27, 2016

Engage MCAG now so we can pursue recoveries for your organization from the CDS Settlement. We will review available databases to construct and submit a comprehensive claim on your behalf.

MCAG offers this service on a contingent fee basis to minimize clients’ risk. Our clients avoid upfront fees and enjoy the comfort of knowing that MCAG’s motivation is in harmony with their needs and expectations.

Settlement Details: The CDS Settlement covers virtually any type of transaction made with respect

to any CDS between January 1, 2008 and September 25, 2015 including any purchase, sale, assignment, trade, novation, unwind, termination, or other exercise of rights or options. Transactions could have been executed over-the-counter or via inter-dealer brokers, a centralized clearinghouse, a central limit order book, an exchange, a swap execution facility, or any other platform or trading facility.

This is a complex settlement where the Plaintiffs claim that the Defendants’ conduct harmed Plaintiffs by preventing competition, avoiding transparency within the CDS market, and ultimately maintaining inflated bid-ask spreads on CDS transactions.

Class Members who stand to benefit from the CDS Settlement include: pension funds, university, and hospital endowment funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, corporate treasuries, fiduciary and depository institutions, and small banks.

mcagTM

• settlements.mcaginc.com• 800.355.0466

Unique Opportunities • Optimal Returns