Untested Banks Find Demand for Risky AT1 Bonds
Investors are so eager to buy the riskiest bank debt that they're snatching up securities even from unproven borrowers.
A UK bank rescued from collapse less than two years ago, a lender to small businesses and an online loan provider are among a swathe of firms selling their first Additional Tier 1 bonds this year.
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