SRB casts wider net with new grandfathering rules for Brexit bonds

The EU's Single Resolution Board has this week broadened the scope of English law bonds that will count towards the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), even if their contracts do not recognise EU bail-in powers. The changes prompted Belfius to cancel a consent solicitation for one of its tier twos, which would have been disqualified under the previous grandfathering arrangements.