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Confidence trick

10 December 2007

A $1bn infusion from Warburg Pincus checked a freefall in the monoline s shares. Whether it s enough capital to see MBIA through the credit crunch is unclear. But in a business where market confidence is crucial, attracting a highprofile backer may be more valuable than cash.

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