British Watchdog Curbs High-Yield Bonds Called CoCos for Small Investors by JENNY ANDERSON

By JENNY ANDERSON

The bonds, which convert to equity in the event of some trigger, are popular in Europe as banks try to shore up their capital levels without causing too much harm to returns. Regulators want to limit them to sophisticated investors.

Published: August 5, 2014 at 4:00AM

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