Financial Times FT.com

Ambac Financial reports $2.3bn quarterly loss

By Aline van Duyn in New York

Published: February 26 2009 02:00 | Last updated: February 26 2009 02:00

Ambac Financial, the second largest US bond insurer, yesterday revealed fresh losses in the fourth quarter as it took further charges on exposure to troubled mortgages.

The group, which last year lost its triple A credit ratings after losses soared on securities linked to mortgages, has seen most of the value of its equity wiped out.

You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the button below.

Read this