SRT Sales Cost Likely to Rise as War Fuels Economic Uncertainty

Bloomberg Intelligence survey indicates banks will likely face higher costs for significant risk transfers as investors demand bigger compensation amid rising economic uncertainty and the prospect of US military action in Iran. That dynamic could make SRTs less attractive, increase funding and capital-relief costs for banks, and widen risk premia across credit-related instruments.

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Bloomberg Intelligence survey indicates banks will likely face higher costs for significant risk transfers as investors demand bigger compensation amid rising economic uncertainty and the prospect of US military action in Iran. That dynamic could make SRTs less attractive, increase funding and capital-relief costs for banks, and widen risk premia across credit-related instruments.