Bank of England to stress test private markets
As interest rates come down, pressure on issuers will soften
Lobbyists argue that looser rules on big banks will boost growth
Richly-valued, highly-concentrated stock markets vulnerable to a correction
A couple of governors express concerns about reforms' likely impact
Growing economic, sector, demographic challenges weighing on pensions
Global group sees risk landscape evolve, new vulnerabilities emerge
Hidden leverage, new sources of complexity, contagion arise as funds evolve
The funds are close to gathering $100B in inflows this year
Borrowers took advantage of reduced volatility, lower rates to refinance debt