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FAS 157 and FAS 159 and their effect on impairments
given the current market environment. We are currently reviewing
several ideas on this front. We have in the past entertained
impairment systems and implemented them across platforms to assist
clients in accounting for impaired securities. However the current
market environment is asking for fair value every time the security
is marked. Given the current market volatility the system would call
for daily market rates, daily credit ratings and cash flows.
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