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AIG's collapse was not due to insolvency but illiquidity. They had mortgage backed securities which derive their income from a pool of mortgages that had been securitized. The bailout came at a cost to AIG as the Treasury received warrants for approximately 80% of all shares. Thus, to some, the bailout was a nationalization of the company. See wikipedia on AIG and mortgage backed securities.
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What percentage of AIG is owned by the government?
The US Government now owns 80% of AIG.
What was a contributing factor to the United States economic crisis of 2008?
One contributing factor to the 2008 economic turn down was the continuing slide in new home building starts and the slow down of the residential and business sales rate. Another large problem was the $42 Billion advances to AIG under the Fed's Revolving Credit Facility. This was the so called bail out of a multi national insurance corporation. The combination of the slow down in the real estate markets and the collapse and subsequent bail out of AIG resulted in the continuing economic problems of 2008. The size of the almost $10 Trillion in US Government debt was another large factor.
What constitutes excessive bail?
The constitution prevents excessive bail, however certain crimes are excluded from having bail. Certain murder charges and domestic violence as well as the courts determination of a defendants likelihood to flee will be sufficient to issue a NO BAIL. Numerous other charges carry a no bail as well. Just remember, the more heinous the crime the more chance it will carry a no bail set by the judge.
Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to reasonable bail?
The Eighth Amendment. But it doesn't exactly address "reasonable" bail it only prohibits the imposition of excessive bail.
This amendment guarantees there will be no excessive bail?
The 8th amendment guarantees that excessive bail may not be assessed.
What happened on September 19 2008?
September 19, 2008 was a financial and banking crisis. Lehman Brothers failed, the government had to bail out AIG.
The full form of AIG?
AIG fullform
Where can you find aig insurance quotes?
You can find aig auto insurance quote directly online on the aig website. You can also call aig directly to get a quote.
What does AIG stand for?
AIG stands for American International Group.
What year did aig start?
The company AIG was founded in 1919
Is ING direct owned by AIG?
NO ING is not failing.... AIG is.
What is the ticker symbol for AIG?
The ticker symbol for AIG (American International Group) is AIG and it trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Why AIG insurance?
What is your personal situation? What are you trying to do? What are you after? Then I can tell you why or why not AIG! 4LifeGuild
Where can i get an aig quote?
You can very easily get an aig quote by going to the aig website. You can fill out some simple paperwork and get a quote within minutes.
Who is the current CEO of AIG?
Robert H. Benmosche is the current CEO of AIG.
When did Hank Greenberg first join AIG?
In 1960 Greenberg joined AIG
Which of the major banks were bailed out by the federal government?
AIG was the main bank that was bailed out by the government. It is outrageous that we pay taxes for multi billion dollar corporations to be bailed out. The government did not bail them out, we did. It is our hard earned money going to work I guess.
