Who’s afraid of the big bad loans?

© 2025 GlobalCapital, Derivia Intelligence Limited, company number 15235970, 4 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8AX. Part of the Delinian group. All rights reserved.

Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement | Event Participant Terms & Conditions

Who’s afraid of the big bad loans?

Italy_flag_coin_PA_230x150_170118
ILLUSTRATION - An Italian euro coin stands on an Italian flag in Schwerin, Germany, 15 May 2012. The rating agency Moody's downgraded the solvency of 26 Italian banks due to Italy's poor economic condition. Photo: JENS BUETTNER | Jens Büttner/DPA/PA Images

Mere mention of the words non-performing and loans together has the power to make markets quake, regardless of whether the details are good, bad or neutral.

Unlock this article.

The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers.

To unlock this article:

Request a Free Trial or Login
Gift this article