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1. Global Financial Crisis

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   Origins and Antecedents
   The immediate catalyst for the GFC is widely accepted to be the bursting of the United States housing bubble. Fueled by historically low interest rates set by the Federal Reserve following the early 2000s recession and an influx of global capital seeking yield (the "Global Savings Glut"), lending standards relaxed significantly throughout the early 2000s.
   Securitization and Structured Finance

2. Global Financial Crisis

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   The initial distress became apparent in mid-2007 when several mortgage funds managed by large investment banks froze redemptions. The first major institutional failure was Bear Stearns in March 2008, acquired by JPMorgan Chase in a Federal Reserve-brokered fire sale.
   The defining moment of the GFC was the bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. on September 15, 2008. Unlike Bear Stearns, …

3. Global Financial Crisis

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   Legacy and Regulatory Response
   The GFC spurred the most significant overhaul of financial regulation since the Great Depression. Key outcomes included:
   Dodd-Frank Act (U.S.): Implemented sweeping reforms, including the Volcker Rule (limiting proprietary trading by deposit-taking banks) and establishing the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to monitor systemic risk.