Abstract: A system and method for automated credit risk management where current information on at least one marketable securities loan of at least one person is periodically collected. Current information on collateral associated with each at least one marketable securities loan is periodically collected. Current stock market information associated with the collateral is periodically collected. The collected marketable securities loan information, collateral information, and stock market information are processed and correlated and stored. A marketable collateral distribution across each at least one marketable securities loan including collateral shared across portfolios of the at least one person may be automatically calculated.

Abstract: A slurry removal control mechanism for a CMP polisher is provided. After slurry dispense has been terminated, a high pressure fluid spray removes the slurry from the polishing pad, while the plated causes the pad to rotate at a high rpm rate, thus clearing the slurry from contact with the wafer. Additionally, there is provided a slurry dispense bar including high pressure spray nozzles for providing a high pressure spray upon slurry dispense termination.