18 May 2020
UK and EU legal and regulatory framework of the debt capital markets, and factors which influence the market, including the documentation and execution of transactions.
The UK has a very active debt capital markets known for their internationalism, sophistication, large size and range of issuers. In this chapter we discuss the UK and EU legal and regulatory framework underpinning the debt capital markets in the UK and the various factors which influence the shape and structure of the market, including the documentation and execution of transactions. We also discuss some recent trends which will impact the UK debt capital market, including: Brexit; green and other ESG bonds; and benchmark reform and the transition from the IBORs to near risk-free rates.
This publication is reproduced with permission from Globe Business Publishing Ltd. This article was first published in Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Debt Capital Markets 2020 (Published: May 2020). For further information please visit https://www.lexology.com/gtdt.
This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.
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