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Investors see the rapid wave of downgrades in response to the coronavirus crisis as evidence that rating agencies are “doing their jobs”, compared to their responses during the 2008 financial crisis. -
Investment banking revenue in March was lower than normal as the coronavirus pandemic sapped risk appetite — but it was far from a total wipeout.
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Private sector insurance companies have written extensive guarantees for the purchase of new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus in the past two years, filling a gap in the market left by the retreat of US Eximbank and European export credit agencies. But with aircraft around the world grounded and airlines slashing capital expenditure, these insurance firms could be stuck with the risk.
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Unusual or less traditional ways of trading bonds — via electronic platforms and exchange-traded funds — look set to come out well from the recent market turmoil.
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The 2008 financial crisis forged a generation of investment bankers well versed in advising governments — and with many having returned to banking, they are likely to be in demand again. But history suggests banks will not be earning lucrative fees, writes David Rothnie.
