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The State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Land NRW)’s borrowing programme for the year is on the up and could reach an all-time high in response to the region’s fiscal package to counter the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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A pair of sovereigns hit the MTN market to raise debt this week, looking for cash to meet increased borrowing requirements as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Israel came to the MTN market this week printing paper to helpfund its Covid-19 response, while Ireland ventured out to the ultra-long end of the curve to print its fourth century bond.
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Amadeus, the Spanish provider of IT to the travel and tourism industries, has completed a €1.5bn financing involving the simultaneous sale of new stock and convertible bonds to protect its balance sheet after a fall in demand due to Covid-19.
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The European Mortgage Federation and European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) has established a task force to address the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative emerges at the same time as the European Banking Authority’s publication of guidelines on the treatment of debt moratoria.
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The European Banking Authority has made it clear when loans subject to Covid-19 moratoria should be classified as forborne exposures or distressed restructurings, following calls from the industry for further guidance in this area.
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UK equity market participants are assessing the impact of a huge number of dividend cancellations or postponements. It is another layer of fundamental disruption to business as usual, brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, and one which could have wider repercussions.