Fitch: encumbrance poses ‘growing risk’ to senior supply

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Fitch: encumbrance poses ‘growing risk’ to senior supply

Balance-sheet encumbrance poses a growing risk to the supply of senior unsecured debt in Europe, according to new research from Fitch Ratings, while bankers said the level of encumbrance at European banks is an increasing concern for investors.

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