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How Federal Debt May Impact Banking

South State Correspondent

By 2028, debt as a percentage of GDP will reach a historical high of 106% and will reach 200% by 2050. An aging population, higher federal debt as a percentage of GDP, and higher interest rates will change the way community banks view risk, manage relationships, use technology, and generate revenue.

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How resilient are UK corporate bond issuers to refinancing risks?

BankUnderground

Refinancing of bond debt is important as the UK corporate funding landscape has materially evolved since the late 2000s with companies reducing their dependence on bank borrowing and increasing their use of market-based finance (MBF). a) The total UK PNFC bonds shown in this chart excludes non-rated and withdrawn bonds.