Got Money At Capitol One?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Scataphagos, Apr 22, 2020.

  1. Few weeks ago I read a story about Capitol One trader who made a big derivatives bet on oil that has gone sour. Story goes, the CFTC "quietly gave them a temporary bailout" (don't know how that works) for 1 quarter. Said, "if the price of oil stayed near $20 or went lower (don't know how close it needs to be to $20), Capitol One would have a margin call of ~$1Billion... which could leave the bank insolvent."

    I had money there because they once held my mortgage. Moved it.

    You might want to research that if it could affect you.

    "What's in your wallet?"

    FWIW...
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2020
  2. gwb-trading

    gwb-trading

    Capital One got CFTC waiver after oil price plunge increased swap exposure - sources
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...increased-swap-exposure-sources-idUSKBN21D1BC

    CFTC Quietly Bails Out Capital One
    https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/cftc-quietly-bails-out-capital-one