A financial derivative that functions like an insurance contract where one party pays periodic fees in exchange for compensation in the event of default by a third party, known as the reference entity.
A financial instrument where the payoff is linked to the credit rating or payment performance of the underlying asset, involving various structures such as unfunded and funded derivatives.
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