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COVID-19
At the LMA we recognise the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for market participants throughout the syndicated loan market. We are committed to supporting our members through these challenging times and have set up our dedicated Covid-19 microsite to provide up-to-date and relevant legal, regulatory and market news, articles and digital content relating to Covid-19.
Latest News
Covid-19: EBA publishes list of public guarantee schemes issued in response to Covid-19 pandemic
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a list providing an overview of the 47 public guarantee schemes that have been issued across Europe in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Of these schemes, 43 are from EU Member States and four are from EEA members.
Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Facility Agreements
This webinar looks at the challenges facing lenders and borrowers who are looking to enter into facility agreements during these turbulent times and also highlights the key provisions in existing facility agreements with a view to enabling parties to work constructively together in this crisis.
Life beyond lockdown - the global consequences of the new normal
This webinar, presented by David Chmiel, Managing Director at Global Torchlight, looks to address the questions and provide some of the likely answers as to how Covid-19 will change the global economy and geopolitical and trade relations.
Legal/Regulatory News
02 November 2020Covid-19: UK Government further extends Coronavirus Business Support Schemes and introduces BBLS top-up option
05 October 2020Covid-19: FCA launches digital sandbox pilot
28 September 2020Covid-19: UK - Certain temporary coronavirus provisions under Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act to be terminated
25 September 2020Covid-19: British Business Bank confirms changes to 'undertaking in difficulty' guidance under CBILS and CLBILS
24 September 2020Covid-19: UK Government outlines Winter Economy Plan and extends Coronavirus Business Support Schemes
21 September 2020EBA phases out its guidelines on legislative and non-legislative loan repayments moratoria
Briefings
22 December 2020COVID-19 Update: Changes to the EU Securitisation Regulations and the Capital Requirements Regulation
24 September 2020UK Government extends emergency legislation providing flexibility and certainty to companies for holding general meetings until 30 December
15 September 2020German Federal Government Submits Proposed Amendment to COVInsAG
30 April 2020Getting deals done in the UAE during Covid-19
LMA Virtual Events
Delivering education and training to our members in this difficult time.