Bail-in becomes reality with EC directive

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Bail-in becomes reality with EC directive

Haircuts for senior investors in bank debt took a step closer to becoming a reality in Europe on Wednesday, with the release of a draft directive on bank recovery and resolution. The much-delayed legislation formally tabled bail-in as an option for recapitalising banks being wound down from 2018.

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