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ECB to accept ‘fallen angel’ bonds as collateral, Covid-19 legal protections

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This chapter explores the European Central Bank's new policy to accept fallen angel bonds as collateral, allowing companies facing downgrades to secure loans. The decision addresses the liquidity needs of firms amidst the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, with significant amounts of corporate bonds at stake.

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