‘Sigh of relief’ for banks after ECB unveils new look TLTRO programme

More banks are expected to take advantage of the third series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO III) after the European Central Bank sweetened the terms of the funding programme on Thursday. Mario Draghi looked set to leave his position as ECB president on a bang, having also announced tiered rates of deposit for banks and a return to monthly asset purchases.