Irish covered bonds still AAA, but under pressure
The Irish government last (Thursday) night nationalised Anglo Irish Bank, after its share price had fallen sharply in recent days amid deposit withdrawals. The bank was one of three Irish covered bond issuers to be downgraded by Fitch earlier yesterday, while another’s rating was placed on negative review.
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