UK downgrade could hit LDI contracts and discount rates
Moody's downgrade of the UK economy could impact liability driven investment contracts and scheme discount rates, consultants warn.
Redington head of manager research Pete Drewienkiewicz said gilts may be ruled out of some LDI contracts which demand AAA-rated collateral. He said: "We have seen some banks insert ‘AAA-only' clauses...
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