Deconstructing the use of REPO 105 and Repo 108 Transactions Under SFAS 140: the Case of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. and the Liability of Ernst & Young

Prior to filing for bankruptcy in 2008, Lehman Brothers Holding Inc., [LBHI] relied upon select repurchase agreements denominated “Repo 105” and “Repo 108” for the purpose of re-casting its balance sheet to meet net leverage ratios required by money markets. SFAS 140, as then existing without the 20...

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Main Author: John JA Burke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academicus 2019-01-01
Series:Academicus : International Scientific Journal
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Online Access: http://www.academicus.edu.al/nr19/Academicus-MMXIX-19-165-187.pdf