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RBA Glossary definition for CAC
CAC – Collective Action Clause. A clause in bond contracts that includes provisions allowing a qualified majority of lenders to amend key financial terms of the debt contract and bind a minority to accept these new terms.
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Box B: The Greek Private Sector Debt Swap
10 May 2012
SMP
– May 2012
The majority of bondholders voluntarily participated in the exchange and the Greek Government activated collective action clauses (CACs) to compel most remaining holders to participate. ... As noted above, the activation of CACs constituted a ‘credit
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2012/may/box-b.html
Recent Proposals for Reform of Sovereign Debt Restructuring
10 Aug 2002
Bulletin
– August 2002
British-style’ bonds issued in the Euromarket under English governing law almost invariably contain CACs. ... The opposition of some US market participants to CACs in part reflects inertia.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2002/aug/3.html
Sovereign Debt Restructuring: Recent Issues and Reforms
18 Dec 2014
Bulletin
– December 2014
Over the past decade, 14 countries have undertaken a total of 18 debt restructurings. Concerns surrounding some of these restructurings have led policymakers and capital market participants to review their policies and practices on restructuring
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2014/dec/9.html