Non-EEA limit may hit some Pfandbrief
The ratings of non-UK covered bonds that are partly backed with UK assets will not be affected by the downgrade of the UK from AA+ to AA, said Fitch on Wednesday. However, if the UK does not enter the European Economic Area (EEA) some Pfandbriefe could be affected according to an earlier report from Moody’s.
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