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Swap Talks Over Greece Could Test the Market | The financial system could face a test this week as industry officials debate a provision of the Greek bailout.

Greece is preparing to overhaul its bonds next month, a restructuring that could potentially prompt payouts on credit-default swaps, the financial instruments intended to protect against losses on debt. The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will meet on Thursday to decide whether a certain aspect of the deal will make those payments necessary.

If parties have to make good on the credit-default swaps, the situation could send shivers through the market. An important and long-planned measure that aims to strengthen the derivatives market is not yet in place, raising questions about how the financial system will react if the credit-default swaps have to pay out. DEALBOOK »

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